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Over, Under, or Just Right: The Skinny on Pet Weight

November 24, 2025 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Pet Paradise Pet Weight
A few extra pounds on your pet might seem harmless, but all that fluff can add up fast. Keeping your pet at a healthy weight is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support their long-term health. The right balance of food and exercise can help pets stay spry and strong as they age. Visit Pet Paradise and NewDay Veterinary Care to keep your pet at a healthy weight!
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What Your Pet's Coat Can Tell You

October 27, 2025 Kalei Burgess
Pet Paradise Grooming
Your dog’s coat has an important purpose — it serves as an indicator of their overall health! Since skin is the largest organ of the body, a pet’s coat and skin condition can point to what may be happening under the surface. Understanding positive signals your dog’s coat may be giving you, learning the signs that are warning of health issues, and adapting their grooming routine to promote dog skin care are important in helping your four-legged friend stay comfortable and thriving.
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Boost Your Dog’s Brain

August 26, 2025 Kalei Burgess
Boost Your Dog’s Brain
When it comes to cognitive skills such as reading, writing, or performing arithmetic, the phrase, “Use it or lose it!” comes to mind. Science tells us that to keep your brain executing tasks efficiently, humans must stimulate their mind to keep those mental processes sharp.
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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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Your Pet’s Best Shot: A Guide to Vaccines for Outgoing Pets

June 25, 2025 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Pet Paradise Guide to Vaccines
Social pets can encounter more than just new friends and enriching experiences in their daily adventures. Increased exposure comes with a higher risk of catching unwanted illnesses, but with the right protection, nothing has to slow them down. That’s why veterinarians recommend a range of vaccines to support your pet’s health. Here’s a simple guide to what each vaccine does and why they’re an important part of your extroverted pet’s care routine.
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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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