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\"AAs you move through the ups and downs of pet ownership, we strive to provide you with monthly pet care blogs that answer questions or address concerns. From pet care blogs about behavior, contagious diseases, or general lifestyle topics, our goal is to share our knowledge, raise awareness, and inspire the best possible care at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the year, we can gauge what topics resonate with our online readers. With each click, share, and scroll we can measure whether or not you liked our pet care blogs. Similarly, we are able to use this information and pivot in other directions that may prove extra relevant to you and your pet care needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Top 5 Pet Care Blogs of the Year<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thank you for reading <\/span>our pet care blogs<\/span><\/a>. In case you missed them the first time around this year, here are our top 5 pet care blogs of 2019 for your review:<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> An Act Of Love: Spaying or Neutering Your Pet<\/a>
\n<\/strong>If you are considering adopting a pet, whether an older dog or cat, or a puppy or kitten, you may be wondering about spaying or neutering your pet. The internet, your friends and your family all abound with opinions and anecdotes about these procedures, and it\u2019s easy to consider delaying or forgoing the surgery altogether.\u00a0Read more…<\/strong><\/a>
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4. The Great Escape: The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The thought of a pet escaping the home or yard isn\u2019t something pleasant to consider. However, it\u2019s estimated that one in three pets will go missing at some point in their lives. Even with the best of precautions, a curious cat or canine can easily slip through an open door, gate, or window.\u00a0Continue…<\/strong><\/a>
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\n3. Grain Free Pet Food: Fact Versus Fiction<\/a>
\n<\/strong>We all want to do the best when it comes to feeding our families, and that includes those with four legs. Many of our clientele have been drawn in to the grain free pet food fad, but the truth is that this trend may not be a great one. So how are you to know?\u00a0Keep reading…<\/strong><\/a>
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2. So You Adopted a New Pet\u2026 Now What?<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sharing your life with an animal is such a worthwhile experience, but bringing home a new pet is not without its challenges. First and foremost, pet owners must be able to responsibly provide for their new addition in every possible way. But don\u2019t worry \u2013 preparing for and meeting the needs of your new pet can be fun! Read on!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. A Fresh Perspective: Understanding Anxiety in Pets<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Does your dog cower at the first sounds of a\u00a0thunderstorm<\/a>? Or, have you ever woken up in the morning to discover that your kitty has urinated on your bed or shoes, instead of in the litter box? If so, you may be scratching your head in confusion, or even tearing out your hair in frustration. But whatever your reaction, chances are your pet is experiencing anxiety.\u00a0Read more…<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cheers to A New Year<\/span><\/h3>\n

In the new year, we hope you\u2019ll continue reading our monthly pet care blogs. As always, we are interested in your feedback, questions or concerns. At <\/span>The Bluffs Pet Clinic of Red Wing<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>our veterinarians<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>staff members<\/span><\/a> are always here for you pet. See you in 2020!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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