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Having pets can be a very rewarding experience for a child’s mental and social development, and having someone to play with can be great for your pet as well. However, without the proper [...]

Caring for a pet can be costly.  At Andes-Straley Veterinary Hospital, we believe that pet insurance is extremely beneficial to the pet and for the owner.   Pet insurance covers a large portion [...]

It is always difficult to think about having to leave your beloved pet at home while you are away. Having to worry about who will come in and out of your house at just the right times each day [...]

The Importance of Pet Weight Loss While chubby and fat animals may be cute to keep as pets, and they most definitely get lots of likes on Instagram, it is important to think about the health and [...]

The internet is full of people who found an injured animal, and decided to keep it as a pet. Sometimes they tried to release the animal, but it chose to stick around, and sometimes people grow [...]

What Kind of Flea Treatment is There for Dogs? Flea Treatment and prevention is important for dogs. Fleas are generally a nuisance to dogs as they are tiny blood-sucking little creatures that [...]

Ask a Reptile Vet: How (and Why) to Gut-Load Crickets Dr. Gary Andes is a reptile vet in the Kingsport area who also treats birds, rare fish and exotics. From parakeets to pythons, the team [...]

Heat exhaustion in pets is fatal and it only takes 15 minutes for a dog to die from it. Since pets are limited to few sweat glands located in their paws and around their nose, they cannot cool [...]

Dog nail trimming can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little knowledge and preparation, the process can be stress-free for both you and your dog.  Start Early [...]