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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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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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NewDay Veterinary Care Celebrates Pet Wellness Month

October 29, 2024 Kalei Burgess
NewDay Veterinary Care
October is full of festive celebrations, but the observance of Pet Wellness Month is top of mind for our four-legged friends! Of course, parents want to ensure their pet is as healthy as possible — but it can be overwhelming to decide the best place to begin when managing your pet’s health care. Let’s dive paws-first into what complete wellness means for pet and find out how we can attend to their needs — not just during Pet Wellness Month, but year-round!
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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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