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Dogs and cats in front of an autumn background representing autumn pet safety tips

Autumn Pet Safety Tips for Dogs & Cats

  • Autumn
  • Behavioral
  • Dog
  • +6

Keep your pet safe and cozy amidst fall festivities, dried leaf piles, holiday food, cold temperatures & more! Learn more in this complete guide!

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A dog with bits of fur around representing dog shedding

Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much [Ask a Vet]

  • Dog
  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Spring
  • +2

Why is my dog shedding so much? — here are the most common reasons why & how to stop a dog from shedding. Learn more in our vet-approved guide!

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An example of a Halloween costume for pets: a dog wearing a ladybug costume

Safe Halloween Costumes for Pets: 7 Things to Consider

  • Autumn
  • Cat
  • Dog
  • +3

Looking for the best Halloween costumes for pets? SAFETY should always come first. Here are tips for choosing a safe Halloween costume for dogs and cats!

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Fun with furry friends

Delightful destinations & awesome activities for furry friends.

Sploot Veterinary Care staff smile while holding two dogs at the front counter, with the Sploot logo and shelving displayed on the wall behind them

Sploot Vets – Holladay, SLC | Opening May 2026

  • News & Events

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Illustrated flyer for the Puppy Love Puppy Meetup on Saturday, February 14th from 11 AM-2 PM at Skiptown, 3833 Steele St Ste 1332, Denver, CO, with a cartoon cupid and two puppies

Puppy Love Puppy Meetup (Feb 14)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for "Tee Up Your Career" at Topgolf Salt Lake City, UT, with photos of golfing, food, and Sploot Veterinary Care staff smiling while holding pets, alongside the Sploot Veterinary Care logo

Tee Up Your Career (Jan 27)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for a free virtual Dog Biscuit Making Class in partnership with Rebel Bread and AJ's Bakery, with an illustrated dog kitchen scene and a photo of a French bulldog surrounded by dog biscuits

Dog Biscuit Making Class (Nov 13)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for a Dog Biscuit Decorating Class on Friday, November 14th from 6-8 PM, in partnership with Denver Dog Mom Club, AJ's Bakery, and HomeDog, with a photo of a curly-haired dog beside decorated cookies and the Sploot Veterinary Care logo

Dog Biscuit Decorating Class (Nov 14)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for Friend Assembly's Pawtery Party at Stanley Marketplace in Denver, CO, with a photo of a person and a dog at a pottery wheel, alongside the Sploot Veterinary Care logo

Friend Assembly's Pawtery Party (Nov 22)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for A HomeDog Christmas on Saturday, December 6th from 1-4 PM at HomeDog, 1710 S Broadway, Denver, CO, with a photo of a puppy wearing a Santa hat

A HomeDog Christmas (Dec 6)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for the Sploot Halloween Pet Costume Contest, with a spooky illustrated haunted house, bats, pumpkins, and pets in Halloween costumes, alongside the Sploot Veterinary Care logo

Sploot Halloween Costume Contest (Oct 20 - Nov 1)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for the Wag-O-Ween Dog Friendly Market & Fundraiser at Bosly's Backyard in Chicago, IL, with a photo of a dog in a ghost costume at the indoor market, alongside a cartoon corgi in a purple sweater

Wag-O-Ween Dog Friendly Market & Fundraiser (Oct 25)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for Boo at Blue Park at South Lakeview Park in Chicago, IL, with a dog in a bat costume against a purple-tinted photo background, alongside cartoon dogs in Halloween costumes

Boo at Blue Park (Oct 26)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for the Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade at Union Station in Denver, CO, with two dogs dressed as a lion and a dinosaur walking under the station canopy

Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade (Oct 26)

  • News & Events

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Flyer for the 5th Annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest & Cupcake Truck at 849 N Franklin St in Chicago, IL, with a Yorkie wearing a black skull-decorated costume

5th Annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest & Cupcake Truck (Oct 30)

  • News & Events

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What’s In This Season?

Timely tips: from holiday treats to seasonal health precautions.

Dogs and cats in front of an autumn background representing autumn pet safety tips

Autumn Pet Safety Tips for Dogs & Cats

  • Autumn
  • Behavioral
  • Dog
  • +6

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A dog with bits of fur around representing dog shedding

Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much [Ask a Vet]

  • Dog
  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Spring
  • +2

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An example of a Halloween costume for pets: a dog wearing a ladybug costume

Safe Halloween Costumes for Pets: 7 Things to Consider

  • Autumn
  • Cat
  • Dog
  • +3

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A dog beside a Halloween basket representing pets eating Halloween candy

What to Do If Your Dog or Cat Eats Halloween Candy [Ask a Vet]

  • Dog
  • Puppy
  • Pet Parent Tips
  • +1

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A dog enjoying a relaxing bath from one of the dog wash self service stations in Denver

The 3+ Best Self Serve Dog Washes in Denver, CO

  • Dog
  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Spring
  • +2

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A close-up of a dog panting a lot, which can be caused by exhaustion, stress, pain, and other causes

Why Is My Dog Panting So Much: Causes & When to Call a Vet

  • Dog
  • Senior
  • Wellness & Preventative
  • +5

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A photo of a dog bundled in blankets, representing dog shaking or dog shivering

Why Is My Dog Shaking?: 15+ Common Reasons & What to Do

  • Dog
  • Puppy
  • Senior
  • +4

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A dog running and playing, representing all-day play, a common daycare experience in dog boarding establishments in Salt Lake City or Holladay, Utah

7 Best Dog Boarding in Salt Lake City, UT

  • Dog
  • Puppy
  • Senior
  • +5

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Newly Unleashed

Fresh off the press: check out our latest articles!

Dogs and cats in front of an autumn background representing autumn pet safety tips

Autumn Pet Safety Tips for Dogs & Cats

  • Autumn
  • Behavioral
  • Dog
  • +6

Keep your pet safe and cozy amidst fall festivities, dried leaf piles, holiday food, cold temperatures & more! Learn more in this complete guide!

Read more
A dog with bits of fur around representing dog shedding

Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much [Ask a Vet]

  • Dog
  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Spring
  • +2

Why is my dog shedding so much? — here are the most common reasons why & how to stop a dog from shedding. Learn more in our vet-approved guide!

Read more
An example of a Halloween costume for pets: a dog wearing a ladybug costume

Safe Halloween Costumes for Pets: 7 Things to Consider

  • Autumn
  • Cat
  • Dog
  • +3

Looking for the best Halloween costumes for pets? SAFETY should always come first. Here are tips for choosing a safe Halloween costume for dogs and cats!

Read more

Paw-some reads

Are you a dog person? You’re sure to dig our guides on pup health, well-being, & more!

Dogs and cats in front of an autumn background representing autumn pet safety tips

Autumn Pet Safety Tips for Dogs & Cats

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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A dog with bits of fur around representing dog shedding

Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much [Ask a Vet]

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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An example of a Halloween costume for pets: a dog wearing a ladybug costume

Safe Halloween Costumes for Pets: 7 Things to Consider

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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A dog beside a Halloween basket representing pets eating Halloween candy

What to Do If Your Dog or Cat Eats Halloween Candy [Ask a Vet]

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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Close up of a dog with a towel to represent the experience of going to a dog bath self service or dog wash in Chicago

Top 3+ Dog Wash Self Service in Chicago, IL [Self Clean Dog Wash]

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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A dog enjoying a relaxing bath from one of the dog wash self service stations in Denver

The 3+ Best Self Serve Dog Washes in Denver, CO

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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A dog in bed, representing fever in dogs, which is usually accompanied by reduced energy and lethargy

Fever in Dogs: Common Causes & When to Go to the Vet

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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A close-up of a dog panting a lot, which can be caused by exhaustion, stress, pain, and other causes

Why Is My Dog Panting So Much: Causes & When to Call a Vet

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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A photo of a dog bundled in blankets, representing dog shaking or dog shivering

Why Is My Dog Shaking?: 15+ Common Reasons & What to Do

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Dogs

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Cat-tivating articles

Are you a cat’s human? These articles on cat care, health, & more are purr-fect for you!

Dogs and cats in front of an autumn background representing autumn pet safety tips

Autumn Pet Safety Tips for Dogs & Cats

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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An example of a Halloween costume for pets: a dog wearing a ladybug costume

Safe Halloween Costumes for Pets: 7 Things to Consider

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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A cat looking up at the words ‘cat insurance’ with texts saying “coverage types”. Exclusions”, “deductibles”, and “waiting periods” to represent important details in cat health insurance

Cat Insurance: 7+ Factors to Consider [Beginner-Friendly]

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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A photo of a cat being low energy or lethargic on a chair, representing one of the cat UTI symptoms that pet parents need to watch out for

Cat UTI: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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A cat calmly exploring the private waiting room in Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a Fear Free experience

Best Cat Veterinarian in Salt Lake City, UT: 10 Must-Haves

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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A cat calmly held by one of the veterinary professionals at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Chicago, IL

Best Cat Veterinarian in Chicago, IL: 10 Must-Haves

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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A cat resting, representing lethargy in cats

Lethargy in Cats: Signs, Causes, & Treatment [Vet-Approved]

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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A cat drinking from a drinking fountain, representing one of the ways to help prevent the symptoms or signs of dehydration in cats

12 Signs of Dehydration in Cats [How to Treat]

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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A dog and a cat with a summer background and images of ice cubes, dog shoes, and a tick, representing pet summer tips

12 Pet Summer Tips: Hydration & Wellness for Dogs & Cats

  • Pet Parent Tips
  • Cats

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