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What You Should Know Before Your Dog’s Blood Test
Every responsible dog owner wants to give their pet the longest and healthiest life possible. One way of monitoring our dogs' health is regular blood testing. But why is it so important, and what can a blood test tell us?
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My Dog Won’t Eat – What Could Be the Cause and What Can I Do?
A loss of appetite in our four-legged friend can be a source of worry for many dog owners. Dogs, like people, have different dietary needs and different habits. But a sudden drop in appetite or a prolonged reluctance to eat can point to a more serious health or emotional problem. Understanding the reasons behind this behaviour and acting appropriately can help keep your pet healthy and happy.
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What You Need to Know About Ear Infections in Dogs
Is your dog scratching its ears more than usual? Have you noticed an unpleasant smell or discharge from your pet's ears? If so, you may be dealing with an ear infection. In this article we explain what this condition is, what its symptoms are, how to prevent it and which treatments work best.
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What Preventive Check-ups Should Dogs and Cats Have?
Preventive check-ups are a set of basic routine examinations recommended at set intervals, which are decided on the basis of each animal's individual needs. Some tests, however, should be done from time to time regardless of any additional advice from the veterinarian, because they allow any illness to be picked up sooner.
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How to Look After Your Dog on Hot Days
Every dog owner has at some point wondered how to help their pet on hot days. Here's the answer! The most important thing is to understand that dogs are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of high temperatures than people are, and there are several reasons for this that not everyone knows about.
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Which Household Items Can Be Dangerous for Cats?
Cats are born explorers when it comes to the things around the house! Sometimes we'd never think a particular object could catch their interest, and yet there they are. It only takes a moment and the cat is already at it.
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How to Prepare Your Puppy for a Visit to the Clinic
Preparing your puppy for its first visit to the veterinary clinic is important so that the experience is a positive one and the clinical examination and everything else done during the visit go smoothly.
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How Often Should You Worm Your Dog?
Keeping our four-legged friends healthy requires regular preventive care from their owners, including worming. Worming is a key part of preventing and controlling parasites in animals. In this article the Zviropolis Veterinary Centre in Warsaw answers the question: how often should you worm your dog?
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How to Look After Your Pet’s Teeth: Oral Hygiene for Dogs and Cats
At the Zviropolis Veterinary Clinic in Warsaw we know that good oral hygiene helps a dog or cat live longer and feel better. That's why we've put together this guide to show you how to care for your dog's teeth and what the key rules of oral hygiene are. In this article we share our knowledge and experience to help you look after your pet's dental health.
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Babesiosis – How to Avoid It and What to Do If You Find a Tick on Your Pet
Babesiosis is a disease that mainly affects dogs and, far less often, cats. It is spread by ticks and occurs in animals all over the world. Sometimes confused with Lyme disease, it is in fact a separate condition – and a dangerous one for pets. Without prompt veterinary care it all too often ends in the animal's death. What are its symptoms, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated?
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Neutering and Spaying Your Dog: Why They Matter and When the Time Is Right
Neutering and spaying are two of the most common procedures requested by owners of four-legged friends, and the two are often confused. What does neutering a male dog involve, and what does spaying a bitch involve? How should you care for your pet before and after surgery? Let's take a closer look. Ready for some practical tips? Let's begin!
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Vaccination and prevention in Zviropolis
According to the common international standard, pets must be vaccinated at regular intervals every year. This is not only the duty of every responsible owner, but also an important step to keep your pet healthy. In this article, we will look at a few reasons why this simple rule should be followed.
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