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Animal World Tour: Canadian Lynx

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If you’ve ever dreamed of a gargantu-sized housecat, you have probably been dreaming of the Canadian lynx. And if you’re as desperate to see one of these 20-inch tall, 20-pound wild cats, as LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is on our virtual world tour, you’re likely to keep dreaming—the Canada lynx avoids human contact and is tough
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Animal World Tour: Canadian Beaver

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Moving on through Canada, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is on a hunt for beavers! No need to fear, though—we are only armed with binoculars.   Unfortunately for today’s beaver ancestors, early European explorers favored guns more than spyglasses. When European explorers in the late 1600s didn’t find the spices they hoped for when they were turned
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Animal World Tour: Hawaiian Monk Seals

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No matter what the weather is like at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals in Frisco, sometimes our minds naturally wander to dream vacations in tropical climates. That’s why we’re taking off on a new blog series to tour around the world and explore some incredible animal species. Today, we know readers will squeal for seals!   Seals
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How to stop a cat fight

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People who have lived with more than one cat know it’s normal for them to play-fight from time to time, as evidenced in this “pattycake” video where two dubbed patty-cats have collected more than 20 million views on YouTube. Cats naturally want to be on top of the food chain, so whenever more than one
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Can I adopt a feral cat?

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A wonderful cat lover with several star patients at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals recently asked a great question about feral cats. Namely, could she try to adopt one?   To answer, it’s important to define what a feral cat is. Feral cats are born and raised in the wild, or perhaps have been lost or abandoned
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New Genetic Test Available To Identify Newfoundland Dogs At Risk for Subvalvular Aortic Stenois

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Anyone who’s ever known a Newfoundland Dog knows they are incredible sweet, gentle and big-hearted dogs.  Breeders and breed enthusiasts alike also know that these gentle giants are sometimes afflicted by cardiac disease. One form, subvalvular aortic stenosis, has been shown to have a heritable component for which there is now a genetic test! Subvalvular
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Rottweilers: A Breed With Lots To Offer

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Unfortunately for the Rottweiler breed their rapid rise to popularity led to some issues with disreputable breeders trying to cash in on the demand for puppies. Breeding of poorly selected dogs by uniformed breeders triggered reports of increased aggression in the breed as a whole, which is simply not true. As a breed the Rottweiler,
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‘Tis the Season of Toxicities

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  This week alone we have fielded several emergency calls for pet ingestion of undesirable substances: chocolate, garlic, decorations and Tylenol.  Unfortunately not all veterinary clinics are open 24 hours a day to answer questions or to assist with home triage.  In the North Dallas Metroplex we are fortunate to have several round the clock,
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Why Do Animals Have Whiskers?

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Our patients at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals have an ongoing competition to see who has the cutest whiskers. It’s ongoing because, on the scale of adorable-ness, everyone is always outdoing each other.   Whiskers are most often noticed on cats, as evidenced by any child’s drawing of a feline, which is almost guaranteed to include whiskers.
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The Loyal, Lovable Basset Hound

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There are few people that can look at a Basset Hound without finding themselves smiling. This is an outgoing, friendly and incredibly patient dog that is great with kids and people of all ages. Bassets are highly social with other dogs, animals and household pets and rarely, when trained and socialized, become aggressive. The Basset
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Maltese: An Exotic Breed Of Companion Dog

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The Maltese is a refined, elegant and distinguished small breed of dog that is perfect for a wide range of different households and living situations. They are a great apartment dog for an older owner while they also do very well in an active household with children. The Maltese, as a breed, was first developed
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The Little Dog With A Huge Personality

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Weighing in at less than six pounds and measuring less than nine inches at the shoulder the Chihuahua may be pint sized physically but they have the personality of a giant. Classed as a toy dog by the American Kennel Club these dogs are athletic, agile and very intelligent, willing to be affectionate with their
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The Wacky Weimaraner

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  The Wonderful, Wacky Weimaraner For an active person with a zest for life, the Weimaraner is a match made in heaven. This is a large breed natural hunting dog but they are also a wonderful companion pet that is full of boundless energy and enthusiasm. The Weimaraner, sometimes known as the Grey Ghost, was
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The Silky Terrier

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 Breed Profile Of The Silky Terrier While the Silky Terrier may not be the most common dog breed in the United States, they are a wonderful small terrier that deserves a second look. This breed, developed over 200 years ago by crossing a Yorkshire Terrier with an Australian Terrier, tends to favor the Yorkie in
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The Not-So Miniature Schnauzer

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The Not-So Miniature Schnauzer One of the first things that you will notice when you meet a Miniature Schnauzer is that this pint-sized dog has no idea that he or she is actually a little dog. The Miniature Schnauzer’s personality is anything but small and the true nature of the breed makes for a fun,
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What To Do When Your Pet Gets Sick: Get Off the Internet!

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When your pet gets sick, you suffer some symptoms as well—a feeling of panic, that sinking feeling in your stomach and those tears in your eyes. Having a sick pet can be a nerve-racking, gut-wrenching experience. While we all want to race to our computers and find the solution to our pet’s illness, hopping on
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My pet is microchipped. Does she really need an ID tag?

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LazyPaw Animal Hospitals believes in microchipping, but when it comes to finding a lost pet, a microchip isn’t a magic wand. In fact, to make microchips as effective as possible, we actually recommend an additional tag that lists microchip numbers, the microchip company you are registered with, and their phone number. Microchips are not tracking
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Evolution of dogs-from ancient to domestic

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LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is reminded every day of the many ways dogs are amazing creatures. From the teeny weenie Yorkie to massive Saint Bernards, dogs come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes. It’s hard to believe that every canine from the smallest to the largest are all descended from a single species—the Canis
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Do dogs understand what were saying?

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Your friendly pet Fido is a genius—most of the time, anyway. Though some researchers say dogs rely mostly (or solely) on physical cues such as body language to interpret what we feel or want, other studies suggest dogs may have vocabularies as robust as the average human toddler’s. Although saying that may not be exactly
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Annual Pictures with Santa

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4th Annual Pictures with Santa!!   Join us on  Friday, December 12, 2014 from 2-5:30 pm       Bring your fur babies in with their holly-jolly Christmas gear and enjoy a complimentary photo session.  Pictures will be sent via email to each recipient and a FREE printed copy will be sent the following week
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Paws and Give Thanks

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       LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is happy to team up with the students of Frisco High School to support our local animal shelter.  The Frisco High School student chapter of USITT, United States Institute of Theatre Technology, has chosen Collin County Animal Services as it’s charity to support this year.  Members of USITT are
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