Archives: General Care

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
August 15, 2020

August 22nd is Take Your Cat To The Vet Day! Here at Coit Hedgcoxe Animal Hospital, we like to mark the many pet-themed days and occasions. Of course, some of … Read More »
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Cute Ways To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
August 1, 2020

Texas isn’t exactly known for balmy summers. It can get sweltering hot around here at this time of year. This can be a serious concern for dog owners. Fido can … Read More »
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Pros And Cons of Getting Your Child A Cat
July 15, 2020

Has your little one been begging for a cat lately? These can be tricky waters to navigate! Our feline pals can be great friends and companions for kids, but they … Read More »
Posted in Adoptions, Cat Care, General Care Tagged adopting a cat, are cats good for kids, are cats good with kids, are pets good for kids, beginner pets for kids, cat adoption, cats and children, cats and kids, child's first pet, getting your child a pet, kids and cats, pros and cons of cats, pros and cons of pets, vets Frisco TX, vets Plano TX
Surprising Ways to Save Money on Pet Care
July 1, 2020

This year has been very rough on many folks economically. Our animal companions have been there for us through it all, offering friendship, comfort, entertainment, and, of course, cuddles. In … Read More »
Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Care Tagged check your pet for ticks, DIY pet supplies, how to save on pet care, making your own pet toys, pet toys, preventative care, preventative medicine, preventative pet care, preventive pet care, save money on pet care, saving money on pets, spay and neuter, vet Frisco TX, vet Plano TX
Things You Can Make for Fido
June 15, 2020

Are your children spending a lot of time at home this summer? If so, you may find your canine buddy is more than happy to have his little humans around … Read More »
Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged DIY dog items, DIY dog projects, DIY dog toys, DIY pet projects, dog supplies, dog treat recipe, homemade dog bed, homemade rope toy, how to make dog treats, making a dog bed, making dog snacks, making dog toys, making dog treats, pet clinic Frisco TX, pet clinic Plano TX
5 Great Reasons to Foster a Pet
June 1, 2020

June is Foster A Pet Month! While there are always pets in need of foster care, there are many more than usual this year, as the coronavirus has reduced adoptions … Read More »
Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Care Tagged adopting pets, animal welfare, becoming a pet foster, benefits of fostering, cat welfare, dog welfare, fostering pets at home, how to foster pets, pet foster, pet foster near me, pet foster organization, reasons to foster pets, veterinary clinic Frisco TX, veterinary clinic Plano TX, why foster pets
5 Reasons to Play With Your Dog
May 15, 2020

Does your canine pal love to run and play? We’re guessing that, for many of you, the answer to that question is a resounding yes. As it turns out, playing … Read More »
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Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 1, 2020

There’s a special doggy holiday coming up: May 14th is Chihuahua Appreciation Day! This tiny dog has made a pretty big impression on people. A local Plano, TX vet discusses … Read More »
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10% Off Tech Thursday
April 24, 2020

Does your furry family member need some special attention? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect solution! We are excited to offer 10% Off Tech Thursdays where our … Read More »
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Teaching Fluffy Good Petiquette
April 15, 2020

Have you recently adopted a cat? Congratulations! It’s always fun getting to know your new pet, and developing that special bond we have with our feline pals. One thing that … Read More »
Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged cat energy, cat entertainment, cat etiquette, cat exercise, cat manners, cat training, getting out your cat's energy, how to train your cat, keeping your cat happy, teaching cat manners, teaching your cat manners, training your cat, veterinarians Frisco TX, veterinarians Plano TX, veterinary care for cat

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Meow Like a Pirate Day
Sep 15
There’s a pretty fun holiday coming up September 19th: it’s Meow Like A Pirate Day! (Yes, really.) This is actually a twist on Talk Like A Pirate Day, which is … Read More »
Common Dog Care Mistakes
Sep 01
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month. Our canine pals are wonderful pets, but they really do need lots of love and daily care. And, while we’ve been friends with Fido … Read More »
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
Aug 15
August 22nd is Take Your Cat To The Vet Day! Here at Coit Hedgcoxe Animal Hospital, we like to mark the many pet-themed days and occasions. Of course, some of … Read More »