Tips for Crate Training Your Dog

Tips for Crate Training Your Dog

Crate training can be an invaluable tool for both you and your dog, offering a safe space for them and peace of mind for you. At The Gentle Vet, we understand the importance of effective training techniques to ensure your dog’s well-being.  In this blog post, we’ll provide practical tips on dog crate training, ensuring […]

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What Is Cat Scratch Fever?

What Is Cat Scratch Fever?

We love sharing our lives with animals. In fact, few things compare with a good snuggle, and for many of us, the time spent holding and nuzzling a sweet, furry feline is life-affirming. Part of what makes this closeness possible is a proactive approach to disease prevention. Unfortunately, zoonotic diseases, or those that can be […]

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The Heart of the Matter: Long-Lasting Effects of Pet Stress

The Heart of the Matter: Long-Lasting Effects of Pet Stress

Stress, fear, and anxiety play significant roles in everyone’s life. Unfortunately, when it all becomes too much for the nervous system, the effects on well-being are detrimental. Whether your pet is struggling with an acute trauma, or has chronic issues related to stress, it is critical to take a step back to assess the myriad […]

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Thinking About a New Puppy? We’ve Got You Covered.

Thinking About a New Puppy? We’ve Got You Covered.

Raising a puppy is an extremely rewarding experience, but it can also come with many difficulties. In order to truly experience all the wonderful aspects of a new puppy (sweet, playful, adorable, innocent), we also must embrace the more challenging ones (potty training, chewing, biting). The Gentle Vet survival guide aims to help you balance […]

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Reactive Dogs and Aggressive Dogs: Not the Same Thing

Reactive Dogs and Aggressive Dogs: Not the Same Thing

When a dog exhibits behaviors like barking, growling, snapping, or lunging, it is easy to assume that they are just aggressive. This is not always the case, though. Some dogs are really just anxious or scared and reacting in the best way that they know how. The difference between reactive dogs and aggressive dogs is […]

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