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What You Should Know About Your Cat’s Hairballs

December 1, 2019

It’s something that all of our feline friends—save for hairless cats, of course—do. Coughing up the occasional hairball certainly doesn’t sound or look pleasant, and it’s no fun for you … Read More »

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5 Commands All Dogs Should Know

April 1, 2019

Does your pooch know basic doggy obedience? If not, Fido may need to go back to school to complete his ‘petucation.’ Training isn’t just a matter of petiquette: it’s actually … Read More »

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Cute Ways to Spoil Your Cat on International Cat Day

August 1, 2018

International Cat Day is coming up August 8th. Our feline friends are wonderful pets! Fluffy may be small, but she can take up a lot of space in our hearts. … Read More »

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Holiday Gifts for Dogs

December 1, 2017

Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! As you start making preparations, don’t forget to add your canine buddy’s name to your shopping list. Fido definitely … Read More »

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Helping Your Cat Settle In

April 1, 2017

Are you adopting a new feline buddy? Congratulations! We are always thrilled to see kitties going to loving forever homes. Changing households is a very big deal for Fluffy, so … Read More »

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Leaving Your Cat Home Alone

September 1, 2016

Does your feline friend often stay home by herself while you go to work? Kitties are quite independent little furballs. Fluffy will normally do just fine by herself for short … Read More »

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Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Cats

January 1, 2016

Happy New Year! As we leave 2015 behind and start out 2016, many of us are taking a bit of time to revisit our personal goals and perhaps set some … Read More »

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Signs That Your Cat is Sick

Jun 01

Cats are full of odd—and often adorable—quirks. Fluffy certainly keeps us laughing with her silly antics. However, one feline trait that isn’t funny is kitties’ habit of hiding signs of … Read More »
COVID-19 Update: Offering Curbside Service

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To our Claws N Paws Family: During this COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s call for social distancing, we at Claws N Paws Animal Hospital will be implementing new protocols for … Read More »
Small Dog Care Tips

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Our canine pals come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, from massive Great Danes to tiny, feisty Chihuahuas. Fido’s size definitely has a huge effect on his overall care needs. … Read More »