Taking your puppy to the vet for the first time.

How to make it more successful for everyone   As a new puppy parent, you’ve probably been told how important it is that your new dog gets regular veterinary care. (You may even have had to sign papers promising this care.) But even the most committed dog owner can find those first few months tough: New puppies have to visit the vet every few weeks in their first 6 months, for everything from checkups to immunizations and boosters to parasite checks. However, one of the side benefits to all these early visits to the vet is that they allow your puppy to become accustomed to the sights, sounds and smells of the veterinary clinic, which will make it easier later on. The idea of having to carry or drag a full-grown Bernese into the vet’s office sounds funny – until you have to do it yourself. Your dog may never…

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Howl-o-ween 2018: Pets in costume

You’re already making your pet wear a costume. Why not win a prize? We’re excited to announce the second annual Howl-o-ween costume contest. Dress up your dog or cat in their Halloween costume, take a picture and then post it on Instagram or Twitter using #LVAHhowloween or on our Facebook page before October 31. We’ll choose 4 winners: #1 dog, #1 cat, #2 overall and #3 overall and announce on November 1, 2018. First place prizes: $100 worth of pet foodSecond place prize: $50 worth of pet foodThird place prize: $25 worth of pet food (Plus bragging rights, of course.) We’re looking forward to seeing your pets look just as cute (and possibly ridiculous) as practice dog Olive, shown here in one of her many costumes.

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