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Phone: (330) 665-5915
Address: 1937 North Cleveland Massillon, , Akron, Ohio 44333

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Summer Pet Travel Tips

Posts in Category: Pet Boarding, Grooming, and Daycare

June 10, 2025 by The Gentle Vet

Summer Pet Travel Tips

Summer Pet Travel Tips

Summer has sprung, and it’s time to see the world with your pet. Whether you’re planning a road trip or plane adventure with your pup, all sorts of challenges can arise. In today’s blog post, the team at The Gentle Vet will share our best tips for summer pet travel. 

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How to Keep Your Cat’s Fur From Matting

How to Keep Your Cat’s Fur From Matting

Long Haired cats are adored for their luxurious fur, but these gorgeous locks can become tangled, which could lead to matting. Left untreated, matted fur will grow tighter and cause cats discomfort. Extreme cases of matted fur can even lead to health problems.  At The Gentle Vet, we’re always happy to share our grooming tips […]

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Seasonal vs Abnormal Shedding: When to Worry About Your Pet

Seasonal vs Abnormal Shedding: When to Worry About Your Pet

In order to meet a pet’s needs, we can observe and assess their behavior to gauge overall health. Another important indicator of wellness concerns how a pet looks. For example, a healthy coat signals strength and vitality. And while shedding is a natural process (even hairless cats shed dander!), hair loss can also be connected […]

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How to Spot Signs of Fleas & Heartworms on Your Pets

How to Spot Signs of Fleas & Heartworms on Your Pets

Parasites cause big problems for our pets, which means they cause big problems for us, too! With our approach to parasite prevention, you can stop fleas and heartworms (among other nasty parasites) from having any impact or influence on your pet’s future. 

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During business hours, please call us at (330) 665-5915 to see if we can accommodate your pet’s emergency needs. For after hours emergencies, please visit:

  • MedVet Akron
    1321 Centerview Circle, Akron, OH 44321
    (330) 625-4090
  • Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
    1053 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Copley, OH 44321
    (330) 625-4090

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