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How to Prep Your Pet for a Stress-Free Boarding Stay

September 15, 2025 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Pet Paradise Dog Boarding
Getting ready for an out-of-town trip? Ensuring a successful boarding stay for your pet starts long before you drop them off. Here’s the secret: a few steps taken ahead of time can help your dog or cat settle in quickly, so they spend more time relaxing, and you spend less time worrying while you’re away.
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Get a Move On! Your Guide to Heart-Healthy Habits for Pets

July 24, 2025 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Heart-Healthy Habits
Ready for a heart-to-heart? Just like us, pets need regular exercise and preventive veterinary care to keep their hearts strong. But between the belly rubs and afternoon naps, how can you be sure your pet is staying heart healthy?
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From Fearful to Fearless: Helping Your Pet Handle Fireworks and Thunderstorms

April 24, 2025 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Be Prepared for Fireworks
Summer is almost here, and that means the return of sunny days, outdoor fun, and fireworks. From holiday festivities to afternoon thunderstorms, there is no shortage of loud noises and flashing lights that your pet may have to contend with. For many pets, fireworks and thunder can cause severe fear and anxiety.
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Panic at the Doorknob: How to Cure Your Pet’s Separation Anxiety

March 27, 2025 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Pet Paradise Day Camp
Have you ever come home to discover that your pet has made a mess while you’re away? Whether it’s digging through the trash can, chewing up your favorite shoes, or barking loudly enough to disturb the neighbors, there may be more to these destructive behaviors than meets the eye. Here’s the surprising truth: these symptoms may be signs of distress! Destructive behaviors in pets left alone are often signs of separation anxiety.
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How to Cure the Zoomies and Keep Your Pup Active in Winter

December 31, 2024 Kristen Majdanics
Pet Paradise Day Camp
Many dogs are happy to do the same, but they also need an outlet for their energy. Dogs, like people, can develop a case of cabin fever when they spend too much time indoors. A good rule of thumb is to ensure your pet enjoys at least 40 -120 minutes of exercise every day depending on the dog’s size and age, according to Dr. Clay Hellner, Chief Veterinary Officer at Pet Paradise and NewDay Veterinary Care.
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Meet Our Veterinary Authors

Our Veterinarians are at the center of everything we do at Pet Paradise + NewDay Veterinary Care. They not only inform our resort operations, vet clinics, science-backed dog training and the way we groom our dogs, but they also contribute to our articles for medical accuracy and insight.

Dr Clay Hellner DVM

Dr. Clay Hellner, Chief Veterinary Officer

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Dr. Karen O'Connor, Regional Veterinary Medical Director

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Dr. Steve Capron, Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry

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