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Our Killen veterinarians share helpful tips and advice to help you keep your pets healthy and happy.

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Puppy’s First Vet Visit: Checklist & What to Expect

Puppy’s First Vet Visit: Checklist & What to Expect

Have you decided to add a new furry bundle of joy to your family? While this is exciting, you will also need to remember that they'll need to see the vet to give them a solid start in life. Here, our Killen vets discuss what to expect at your puppy's first vet visit, including the cost and what to bring.

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Routine Exams: Why are regular vet checkups important?

Routine Exams: Why are regular vet checkups important?

During routine exams, your vet will check for early symptoms of illness, internal damage and other serious conditions that should be addressed. Our vets in Killen explain why regular veterinary checkups are essential.

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How to Choose Dog Food: What is the Best Food for Dogs?

How to Choose Dog Food: What is the Best Food for Dogs?

Providing your dog with a well-balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs can help keep them healthy. Our Killen vets discuss what is the best and healthiest dog food and what you should look for on the label.

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Anemia in Dogs

Anemia in Dogs

Anemia is when the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Dogs may experience several different types of anemia. Here, our Killen vets share the different types of anemia in dogs, as well as the symptoms and how they are diagnosed.

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Can diabetes cause blindness in cats?

Can diabetes cause blindness in cats?

Diabetes can have serious implications for your cat's quality of life. In this post, our Killen vets share whether cat diabetes can cause blindness, the different types that may occur and how this condition can be prevented.

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Lyme Disease in Dogs: Treatment & Cure

Lyme Disease in Dogs: Treatment & Cure

Ticks are external parasites that can carry diseases. If an infected tick bites your pet, it can pass along serious conditions such as Lyme disease. Today, our Killen vets discuss the dangers of ticks and how to diagnose and treat Lyme disease in dogs.

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How to Prevent Valley Fever in Dogs

How to Prevent Valley Fever in Dogs

Fungal infections, like Valley Fever, are common in areas where the environment is dry and dusty. Here, our Killen vets discuss the effect of Valley Fever on dogs, how it is spread, and how to treat and prevent this condition.

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Pneumonia in Dogs

Pneumonia in Dogs

Pneumonia is a respiratory condition that can cause serious complications in dogs if left untreated. Today, our vets in Killen share the types of pneumonia in dogs, the symptoms to watch for, and treatment options.

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The FVRCP Vaccine for Cats

The FVRCP Vaccine for Cats

Vaccinations and preventive care play a crucial role in ensuring a long, healthy life for your cat. Here, our vets in Killen discuss how the FVRCP vaccine helps safeguard cats from serious feline conditions like feline calicivirus and panleukopenia.

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Can a dog have a reaction to the Bordetella vaccine?

Can a dog have a reaction to the Bordetella vaccine?

Vaccinations and preventive care are designed to help protect your pet against serious illnesses and diseases, some of which are highly contagious. Here, our Killen vets discuss Bordetella vaccinations, how often they are needed and what happens if your dog has a reaction to the vaccine.

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