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Help Your Pet Beat the Heat According to Their Breed

May 29, 2025 Kalei Burgess
Pet Paradise
Summertime adventures are what we look forward to all year long — both two- and four-legged friends alike! However, just like humans, dogs also spend a significant amount of time in climate-controlled environments. This means that any temperature change, especially hotter outdoor weather, can cause pups to react negatively. Pet professionals are trained on how to watch out and manage any heat-induced situations — but the signs may be harder to spot during at-home playtime!
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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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Pet Allergies: The Culprit Behind Common Symptoms

February 21, 2025 Kalei Burgess
Pet Paradise Pet Allergies
As a pet parent, the first sign of excessive sneezing or an unusual itch in your four-legged friend might make you fear for the worst. Although new symptoms in pets are a cause for alarm, there’s a good chance a common culprit could be the cause — allergies!
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Pet Food Safety During the Holiday Season

November 22, 2024 Kalei Burgess
Pet Paradise Holidays
For many of us, the holiday season brings festivities, fun, and plenty of tasty food and treats. While we’re busy celebrating, it’s important to make sure that our four-legged friends aren’t sniffing their noses into any plates containing foods that may be unsafe for them! Learn how to include them in the celebrations safely and what to do if their paws get into something they shouldn’t below.
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Why Some Dogs Wear Life Jackets in the Pool

October 31, 2024 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT and Nicole VanNienwenhove
Pet Paradise Day Camp
When Day Campers at Pet Paradise get ready to dip (or cannonball) into the pool, our first priority is to keep everyone safe! That's why you might notice some dogs wearing life jackets while they’re doggy paddling. Life vests aren’t just adorable (who knew pups could look so dapper in orange?) – they also play a vital role in helping to keep pets safe!
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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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