Long walks, trips to the beach, weekend adventures. There’s nothing better than quality time spent with your best friend. If you’re anything like the team here at HPT, that means your dog! And you’re not alone – man’s best friend a dog has been a coined term for as long as domesticated pups have been […]
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This past spring, a video of a woman boarding a plane with a full-grown peacock caused quite a stir on social media. As passengers’ eyes glance around in bewilderment, you can hear someone ask if the peacock was an emotional support animal, to which the woman replied “yes,” as the peacock sat contently in her
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Heart-healthy, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing – it’s no wonder there’s been a coconut oil craze, with fans toting benefits that have taken the health and wellness industry by storm! If you’re as mesmerized as we are by the multifaceted use cases for coconut oil on humans, you’ll be pleased to know that this magical oil can
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If you’re anything like the team here at HPT, you jump at any occasion where your dog is welcome. After all, there’s nothing better than heading out the door and getting to take your pup along with you for the ride. That is, until you plan to head off to an important meeting the next
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Let’s face it – we know a lot more about pregnancy than we did 100 years ago. Thanks to technology advancements and knowledge surrounding pregnancy as a whole, if or when the time comes to have a baby, expecting moms have access to a plethora of books, classes, and resources to learn exactly what to
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Long waits, a rowdy waiting room, a less-than-hospitable hospital staff – we all have our reasons for dreading the emergency room. However, despite the inconveniences we typically have to endure, we at least know what to expect upon entering the double doors to our local hospital’s emergency room. Visiting a pet emergency room, on the
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Picture it: it’s a warm summer night, the sun has set, the stars are twinkling, and the familiar smell of – skunk! – fills the air. As unpleasant as the smell is, even more so is the sense of dread that can overcome any dog owner upon realizing your dog is also outside – potentially
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When the sun is shining and the weather gets hot, anywhere waterside is truly one of the most perfect spots! As we head into the glorious dog days of summer, a beachy trip with your pup can offer you both some much-needed heat relief and a place to cool off – so long as your
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A picture is worth 1,000 words – so what are these two saying? While thoughts like “how adorable!,” or “hilarious” can cross the mind at first (just look at their faces!), there’s a deeper meaning here that could be indicative of something more dangerous. Believe it or not, those puffy faces are the reaction of
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If your dog is anything like ours, they spend their days lounging around, switching up nap locations in between meals, walks, and play sessions. So when you look over to see them yawning away, you may be wondering, “With such a relaxing lifestyle, why is my dog yawning so much?” Believe it or not, yawning
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