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The Problem With Pet Waste

Dog poop has become a considerable pollutant to our environment — both outdoors and in your own backyard! Dogs are our beloved pets, and when you’re a dog parent, you have to take the good with the bad — including picking up your pet’s waste. The problem that we’re facing is that not all dog…

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Stress-Free Vet Visits

Help your dog fear the vet less! Do you have a furry best friend who is terrified at even the thought of having to step paw into the vet clinic? Much like we humans hate scheduling appointments to get our teeth cleaned or going to the doctor, many dogs fear the vet.  The Vet Set…

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Prevent Illness From Blue-Green Algae This Summer

Dogs love swimming, but a blue-green algae overgrowth can impact their health. Carroll Gardens gets hot and sticky this time of year, leaving residents and their dogs searching for the nearest body of water to emerge themselves in! Swimming is a great way to help your furry best friend beat the heat, so it’s important…

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Should You Shave Your Dog For Summer?

Is a new summer cut for your pooch in order? Carroll Gardens is heating up — hello thick, humid air! — and the official kickoff to summer is here! So, what does that mean for your furry friends and their oftentimes long, thick coats? The Vet Set knows just how relentless the Carroll Gardens’ summers…

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Your Guide To Feline Diabetes

Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of feline diabetes. Cats too — just like their owners — can develop diabetes, and in fact, feline diabetes is the second most common endocrine disorder in cats. Feline diabetes centers around insulin produced by the pancreas and its ability to properly regulate blood glucose levels in…

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Behind Cats and Water

Do cats really hate water? Cats feel about water as many people feel about cilantro — there’s no in-between — you either love, or you hate it! Hating the water is a pretty well-known aversion that cats have, so why do they shy away from strolling the occasional rainstorm or throw fits if they need…

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Combating Separation Anxiety With Your Dog

Tips and tricks to help prevent the stress of separation. Separation anxiety in dogs is more than your dog donning a sad face as you leave out the door or letting out a few mournful whimpers; instead, it can be quite destructive and elicit behaviors such as excessive barking or howling, chewing furniture or scratching…

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Behind Your Cat’s Attention-Seeking Behavior

Crying, pawing, vocalization, and more! Cats with loud meowing and excessive vocalization are often seen and heard all over social media platforms — it’s the adorable things that cats do that can sometimes drive us crazy and get the most likes and comments! If you have a cat that is constantly meowing or pawing, they…

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Teaching Your Dog To Ride in the Car

Hit the road with your dog while avoiding motion sickness and stress! Riding in the car with your dog, with some, can be easy and effortless, while other dogs may have fear and anxiety surrounding it, but when you love your dog, you want to take them everywhere with you, even in the car. Dogs…

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Planting a Dog-Friendly Garden

Springtime in Carroll Gardens brings a lot of good things — stoop sitting, sunny city walks, and gardening! Whether you’re gardening on a little plot of earth in the back or lining your brownstone with container plants, growing food and gardening is a fun pastime for many. It’s even more enjoyable to share the fresh…

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