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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!


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...
How to Respect Your Cat’s Unique Nature in 3 Ways
3 Ways to Respect Your Cat On March 28, we celebrate Respect Your Cat Day. While proud felines typically demand our respect and unwavering devotion...
Common Pet Toxins You Should Be Aware Of
Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential...
Celebrate a Lovely Valentine’s Day With Your Pet
4 Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how...