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The Cottage Pet Hospital Blog
At Cottage Pet Hospital, we love sharing useful pet information and helpful tips about pet care with our clients. Check back frequently for new posts!


3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care
3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care Although your cat may try to convince you otherwise, they need regular wellness care to remain as...
How Do Pet Microchips Work?
How Do Pet Microchips Work? If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how...
Have a Cool Pet This Summer by Following These 4 Tips
Have a Cool Pet This Summer by Following These 4 Tips Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and...
Learn to Prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Learn to Prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Your Cat Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away on their favorite windowsill, soaking up the...
The Best Ways to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet
The Best Ways to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling...
How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home
How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an...
5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather
5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather As the spring weather warms and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the warmer weather...
Spring Skin Allergies in Pets
Spring Skin Allergies in Pets As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow...
How To Pack a Pet First Aid Kit
How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit Your furry pal is surrounded by hazards every day. Sometimes, these hazards can cause a life-threatening or fatal...
3 Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Dog
3 Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Dog Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and...