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667		min-width: 200px;
668		z-index: 99;
669		background: #fff;
670		opacity: 0;
671		visibility: hidden;
672		-moz-transform: translateX(-100px);
673		-webkit-transform: translateX(-100px);
674		-o-transform: translateX(-100px);
675		-ms-transform: translateX(-100px);
676		transform: translateX(-100px);
677	}
678
679	.main_navigation ul li:hover ul{
680		opacity: 1;
681		visibility: visible;
682		-moz-transform: translateX(0px);
683		-webkit-transform: translateX(0px);
684		-o-transform: translateX(0px);
685		-ms-transform: translateX(0px);
686		transform: translateX(0px);
687		transition: all 400ms ease-in-out;
688		-o-transition: all 400ms ease-in-out;
689		-ms-transition: all 400ms ease-in-out;
690		-moz-transition: all 400ms ease-in-out;
691		-webkit-transition: all 400ms ease-in-out;
692	}
693
694	.main_navigation ul ul li{
695		width: 100%;
696		float: left;
697		text-align: left;
698		padding-right:0;
699	}
700
701	.main_navigation ul ul li a:before{
702		display: none;
703	}
704
705	.main_navigation ul ul li a{
706		border:none;
707		/*border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;*/
708		color: #fff;
709		padding: 8px 15px;
710		text-align: left;
711	}
712	.main-main_nav .menu-item-has-children > a:after{
713		top: 17px;
714	}
715}
716</style>
717
718
719<header class="headercontainer">
720    
721  <div class="container desktopHeaderTop">
722    <div class="justify-content-between align-items-center">
723      <div class="lgohdr">
724        <div class="logo">
725          <a href="/">
726            <img src="/uploads/SiteAssets/862/images/kingsgate-animal-hospital-112.png" alt="Link to Homepage of Kingsgate Animal Hospital">
727          </a>
728        </div>
729
730
731      <div class="tophdr" style="justify-content: flex-start;">
732        
733        <div class="toplogn">
734            
735            
736                <a href="/veterinary-careers">CAREERS</a>
737            | <a href="https://app.petdesk.com/sign-up/kingsgate-animal-hospital/965ca368-f551-47bc-ab47-8d13a539f79c" target="_blank" aria-label="New window to Download Our App">Download Our App</a>
738            
739        </div>
740        
741
742        <div class="usertpright">
743          <a class="usetmtx" href="/location-and-hours">
744            <span class="usetmtxicon"><i class="fa fa-clock-o"></i></span>
745            <span class="usetmtxtext">Hours </span>
746          </a>
747          <a class="usetmtx" href="/location-and-hours">
748
749            <span class="usetmtxicon" style="vertical-align: top;"><i class="icon icon-map-c"></i></span>
750            <span class="usetmtxtext" style="padding-top: 5px;">8415 Quaker Ave <br />
751            Lubbock, TX 79424</span>
752          </a>
753          <div class="nbrtxt">
754          <a class="usetmtx" href="tel:(806) 794-1991">
755            <span class="usetmtxicon"><i class="fa fa-phone"></i></span>
756            <span class="usetmtxtext">(806) 794-1991</span>
757          </a>
758          
759        </div>
760        </div>
761        
762      </div>
763
764      </div>
765
766      <div class="vetMoreLogo" style="display:none">
767        <img src="/uploads/SiteAssets/0/images/logo-VetMore.png" alt="vetmore Care Plan">
768      </div>
769
770    </div>
771  </div>
772
773
774  <div class="menu-sec" style="position:relative;">
775    <div class="container">
776      <div class="row">
777
778
779
780
781<script>
782$(document).keyup(function(e) {
783     if (e.keyCode == 27) { // escape key maps to keycode `27`
784	  
785                if(document.getElementById('submenu1').style.display!='none'){
786                	document.getElementById('submenu1').style.display='none';
787                	document.getElementById('submenu1title"').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
788			document.getElementById('submenu1title"').focus();
789                  }
790        
791    }
792});
793</script>
793
794
795<style>
796:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
797    outline: none;
798    }
799.desktop_navigation .fa-caret-down {
800    font-size: 16px;
801    padding-left:2px;
802}
803.main_navigation .fa-caret-down {
804    display: inline;
805}
806</style>
807
808      <nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg bg-light">
809
810          <button class="navbar-toggler" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#navbarNavDropdown" aria-controls="navbarNavDropdown" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation">
811            <span class="tglr"><i class="fa fa-bars" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
812          </button>
813          
814          <div class="collapse navbar-collapse" id="navbarNavDropdown">
815            <ul class="navbar-nav mr-auto mb-2 mb-lg-0">
816              
817
818
819    
820            <li class="nav-item">
821                
822                    <a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu4title" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu4"
823        				onclick="
824                        if(document.getElementById('submenu4').style.display=='none'){
825                            hideClass('sub_menu');
826                        	$('#submenu4').slideToggle(150);
827                        	document.getElementById('submenu4title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
828                          } else {
829                        	$('#submenu4').slideToggle(150);
830                        	document.getElementById('submenu4title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
831                          }
832        				"
833                        >About Us <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
834                
835                        <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu" id="submenu4">
836                            
837                        	<li><a href="/animal-hospital" >Our Practice</a></li>
838                            
839                        	<li><a href="/veterinarians" >Meet the Team</a></li>
840                            
841                        	<li><a href="/policies" >Policies & Payments</a></li>
842                            
843                        	<li><a href="/veterinary-careers"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu4close').style.display='block';">Careers</a></li>
844                            
845                        	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu4close"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
846                        	    onclick="
847                        	    document.getElementById('submenu4').style.display='none';
848                        	    document.getElementById('submenu4title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
849                        	    document.getElementById('submenu4title').focus();
850                        	    ">Close</a></li>
851                        </ul>
852                    
853            </li>
854        
855                <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu1title" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu1"
856				onclick="
857                if(document.getElementById('submenu1').style.display=='none'){
858                    hideClass('sub_menu');
859                	$('#submenu1').slideToggle(150);
860                	document.getElementById('submenu1title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
861                  } else {
862                	$('#submenu1').slideToggle(150);
863                	document.getElementById('submenu1title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
864                  }
865				"
866                >Services <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
867                    <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu" id="submenu1">
868                    	    <li><a href="/services">All Services</a></li>
869                        
870                    	    <li><a href="/services/vet-exams" >Dog & Cat Care</a></li>
871                        
872                    	    <li><a href="/services/veterinary-nutritionist" >Pet Nutrition</a></li>
873                        
874                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-microchipping" >Pet Microchipping</a></li>
875                        
876                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-diagnostics" >Diagnostics</a></li>
877                        
878                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-boarding" >Boarding</a></li>
879                        
880                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-dentist" >Pet Dental Care</a></li>
881                        
882                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-grooming" >Bathing & Basics</a></li>
883                        
884                    	    <li><a href="/services/vet-surgery" >Surgical Procedures</a></li>
885                        
886                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-health-certificates" >International Health Certificates </a></li>
887                        
888                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-products" >Pharmacy & Pet Products</a></li>
889                        
890                    	    <li><a href="/services/emergency-vet" >
890Pet Emergencies</a></li>
891                        
892                    	    <li><a href="/services/end-of-life-pet-care"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu1close').style.display='block';">End of Life Pet Care</a></li>
893                        
894                	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu1close"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
895                	    onclick="
896                	    document.getElementById('submenu1').style.display='none';
897                	    document.getElementById('submenu1title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
898                	    document.getElementById('submenu1title').focus();
899                	    ">Close</a></li>
900                    </ul>
901                </li>
902            
903            <li class="nav-item">
904                
905                    <a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu26title" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu26"
906        				onclick="
907                        if(document.getElementById('submenu26').style.display=='none'){
908                            hideClass('sub_menu');
909                        	$('#submenu26').slideToggle(150);
910                        	document.getElementById('submenu26title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
911                          } else {
912                        	$('#submenu26').slideToggle(150);
913                        	document.getElementById('submenu26title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
914                          }
915        				"
916                        >Pet Corner <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
917                
918                        <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu" id="submenu26">
919                            
920                        	<li><a href="/pet-resources" >Resources & Links</a></li>
921                            
922                        	<li><a href="/news"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu26close').style.display='block';">News & Articles</a></li>
923                            
924                        	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu26close"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
925                        	    onclick="
926                        	    document.getElementById('submenu26').style.display='none';
927                        	    document.getElementById('submenu26title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
928                        	    document.getElementById('submenu26title').focus();
929                        	    ">Close</a></li>
930                        </ul>
931                    
932            </li>
933        
934            <li class="nav-item">
935                
936                    <a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu18title" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu18"
937        				onclick="
938                        if(document.getElementById('submenu18').style.display=='none'){
939                            hideClass('sub_menu');
940                        	$('#submenu18').slideToggle(150);
941                        	document.getElementById('submenu18title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
942                          } else {
943                        	$('#submenu18').slideToggle(150);
944                        	document.getElementById('submenu18title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
945                          }
946        				"
947                        >Contact <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
948                
949                        <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu sub_menuLast" id="submenu18">
950                            <li><a href="/contact">Contact</a></li> 
951                        	<li><a href="/appointment" >Book an Appointment</a></li>
952                            
953                        	<li><a href="/forms" >Client Forms</a></li>
954                            
955                        	<li><a href="/refills"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu18close').style.display='block';">Refill Request</a></li>
956                            
957                        	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu18close"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
958                        	    onclick="
959                        	    document.getElementById('submenu18').style.display='none';
960                        	    document.getElementById('submenu18title').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
961                        	    document.getElementById('submenu18title').focus();
962                        	    ">Close</a></li>
963                        </ul>
964                    
965            </li>
966        
967
968            </ul>
969
970            
971
972                <div class="d-flex">
973                  <a href="/appointment-request" class="hdrsbmt">Book an Appointment</a>
974                </div>
975            
976          </div>
977
978      </nav>
979      
980</div>
981
982    </div>
983  </div>
984
985  <!-- navbanner -->
986    
987  <!-- /navbanner -->
988
989
990</header>
991
992
993
994
995  <!--Mobile Header-->
996			<div class="mobile_header">
997				<div class="top-header">
998					<div class="logo">
999						<a href="/"><img src="/uploads/SiteAssets/862/images/kingsgate-animal-hospital-112.png" alt="Kingsgate Animal Hospital" class="img-responsive"></a>
1000                        <div class="vetMoreLogoMobile" style="display:none">
1001                            <img src="/uploads/SiteAssets/0/images/logo-VetMore.png" alt="vetmore Care Plan">
1002                        </div>
1003					</div>
1004
1005					<div id="fdwMob">
1006                        
1007
1008                        <button aria-label="Toggle navigation" onclick="if(document.getElementById('mobileMainNav').style.display=='block'){hideDiv('mobileMainNav')} else {showDiv('mobileMainNav')}" class=" responsive_nav navbar-toggler" type="button" >
1009                        <span class="tglr"><i class="fa fa-bars" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
1010                        </button>
1011                        <style>
1012                        #fdw nav ul .multiLocMobileNav {
1013                            line-height:1;
1014                            padding: 10px 0;
1015                        }
1016                        #fdw nav ul .multiLocMobileNav a{
1017                            line-height:1;
1018                        }
1019                        #fdwMob nav ul .multiLocMobileNav {
1020                            line-height:1;
1021                            padding: 10px 0;
1022                        }
1023                        #fdwMob nav ul .multiLocMobileNav a{
1024                            line-height:1;
1025                        }
1026
1027
1028                        </style>
1029                        <nav class="main_navigation" id="mobileMainNav">
1030                        
1031                            <ul>
1032                                
1033                                    <li style="background-color:#4279B8"><a href="/appointment-request">Book an Appointment</a></li>
1034                                
1035                                <li><a href="tel:(806) 794-1991">Call: (806) 794-1991</a></li>
1036
1037                                
1038                                    <li><a href="/location-and-hours">Hours</a></li>
1039                                
1040            <li class="nav-item">
1041                
1042                    <a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu4Mtitle" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu4M"
1043        				onclick="
1044                        if(document.getElementById('submenu4M').style.display=='none'){
1045                            hideClass('sub_menu');
1046                        	$('#submenu4M').slideToggle(150);
1047                        	document.getElementById('submenu4Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
1048                          } else {
1049                        	$('#submenu4M').slideToggle(150);
1050                        	document.getElementById('submenu4Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1051                          }
1052        				"
1053                        >About Us <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
1054                
1055                        <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu" id="submenu4M">
1056                            
1057                        	<li><a href="/animal-hospital" >Our Practice</a></li>
1058                            
1059                        	<li><a href="/veterinarians" >Meet the Team</a></li>
1060                            
1061                        	<li><a href="/policies" >Policies & Payments</a></li>
1062                            
1063                        	<li><a href="/veterinary-careers"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu4close').style.display='block';">Careers</a></li>
1064                            
1065                        	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu4Mclose"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
1066                        	    onclick="
1067                        	    document.getElementById('submenu4M').style.display='none';
1068                        	    document.getElementById('submenu4Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1069                        	    document.getElementById('submenu4Mtitle').focus();
1070                        	    ">Close</a></li>
1071                        </ul>
1072                    
1073            </li>
1074        
1075                <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu1Mtitle" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu1M"
1076				onclick="
1077                if(document.getElementById('submenu1M').style.display=='none'){
1078                    hideClass('sub_menu');
1079                	$('#submenu1M').slideToggle(150);
1080                	document.getElementById('submenu1Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
1081                  } else {
1082                	$('#submenu1M').slideToggle(150);
1083                	document.getElementById('submenu1Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1084                  }
1085				"
1086                >Services <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
1087                    <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu" id="submenu1M">
1088                    	    <li><a href="/services">All Services</a></li>
1089                        
1090                    	    <li><a href="/services/vet-exams" >Dog & Cat Care</a></li>
1091                        
1092                    	    <li><a href="/services/veterinary-nutritionist" >Pet Nutrition</a></li>
1093                        
1094                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-microchipping" >Pet Microchipping</a></li>
1095                        
1096                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-diagnostics" >Diagnostics</a></li>
1097                        
1098                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-boarding" >Boarding</a></li>
1099                        
1100                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-dentist" >Pet Dental Care</a></li>
1101                        
1102                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-grooming" >Bathing & Basics</a></li>
1103                        
1104                    	    <li><a href="/services/vet-surgery" >Surgical Procedures</a></li>
1105                        
1106                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-health-certificates" >International Health Certificates </a></li>
1107                        
1108                    	    <li><a href="/services/pet-products" >Pharmacy & Pet Products</a></li>
1109                        
1110                    	    <li><a href="/services/emergency-vet" >
1110Pet Emergencies</a></li>
1111                        
1112                    	    <li><a href="/services/end-of-life-pet-care"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu1Mclose').style.display='block';">End of Life Pet Care</a></li>
1113                        
1114                	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu1Mclose"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
1115                	    onclick="
1116                	    document.getElementById('submenu1M').style.display='none';
1117                	    document.getElementById('submenu1Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1118                	    document.getElementById('submenu1Mtitle').focus();
1119                	    ">Close</a></li>
1120                    </ul>
1121                </li>
1122            
1123            <li class="nav-item">
1124                
1125                    <a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu26Mtitle" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu26M"
1126        				onclick="
1127                        if(document.getElementById('submenu26M').style.display=='none'){
1128                            hideClass('sub_menu');
1129                        	$('#submenu26M').slideToggle(150);
1130                        	document.getElementById('submenu26Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
1131                          } else {
1132                        	$('#submenu26M').slideToggle(150);
1133                        	document.getElementById('submenu26Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1134                          }
1135        				"
1136                        >Pet Corner <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
1137                
1138                        <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu" id="submenu26M">
1139                            
1140                        	<li><a href="/pet-resources" >Resources & Links</a></li>
1141                            
1142                        	<li><a href="/news"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu26close').style.display='block';">News & Articles</a></li>
1143                            
1144                        	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu26Mclose"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
1145                        	    onclick="
1146                        	    document.getElementById('submenu26M').style.display='none';
1147                        	    document.getElementById('submenu26Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1148                        	    document.getElementById('submenu26Mtitle').focus();
1149                        	    ">Close</a></li>
1150                        </ul>
1151                    
1152            </li>
1153        
1154            <li class="nav-item">
1155                
1156                    <a class="nav-link" href="javascript:void(0);" id="submenu18Mtitle" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="submenu18M"
1157        				onclick="
1158                        if(document.getElementById('submenu18M').style.display=='none'){
1159                            hideClass('sub_menu');
1160                        	$('#submenu18M').slideToggle(150);
1161                        	document.getElementById('submenu18Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', true);
1162                          } else {
1163                        	$('#submenu18M').slideToggle(150);
1164                        	document.getElementById('submenu18Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1165                          }
1166        				"
1167                        >Contact <i class="fa fa-caret-down"></i></a>
1168                
1169                        <ul style="display: none;" class="sub_menu sub_menuLast" id="submenu18M">
1170                            <li><a href="/contact">Contact</a></li> 
1171                        	<li><a href="/appointment" >Book an Appointment</a></li>
1172                            
1173                        	<li><a href="/forms" >Client Forms</a></li>
1174                            
1175                        	<li><a href="/refills"  onfocus="document.getElementById('submenu18close').style.display='block';">Refill Request</a></li>
1176                            
1177                        	    <li style="display:none" id="submenu18Mclose"><a href="javascript:void(0);"
1178                        	    onclick="
1179                        	    document.getElementById('submenu18M').style.display='none';
1180                        	    document.getElementById('submenu18Mtitle').setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
1181                        	    document.getElementById('submenu18Mtitle').focus();
1182                        	    ">Close</a></li>
1183                        </ul>
1184                    
1185            </li>
1186        
1187                                    <li><a href="https://app.petdesk.com/sign-up/kingsgate-animal-hospital/965ca368-f551-47bc-ab47-8d13a539f79c" target="_blank" aria-label="New window to Download Our App">Download Our App</a></li>
1188                                
1189
1190
1191
1192                                <li><a href="/veterinary-careers">Careers</a></li>
1193
1194
1195
1196                                
1197
1198
1199
1200
1201
1202
1203                            </ul>
1204                        </nav>
1205					</div><!-- end fdw -->
1206
1207				</div>
1208			</div>
1209		<!--Mobile Header-->
1210
1211
1212    
1213<main>
1214<div class="midSection" id="mainContent">
1215
1216
1217
1218<style>
1219.news_details p {
1220    margin-top: 0;
1221    margin-bottom: 20px;
1222}
1223.midSection .news_section li {
1224    width: 100%;
1225}
1226@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
1227.news_details_image img {
1228    width: 100%;
1229}
1230
1231
1232</style>
1233
1234<div class="main" >
1235			<div class="container">
1236
1237			<section class="page-title">
1238                
1239				    <h1>News & Articles</h1>
1240                    
1241			</section>
1242
1243
1244
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1265											<small>September 1, 2026</small>
1266											<h2 class="mb10">Understanding Animal Pain: Acute vs. Chronic Pain in Dogs and Cats</h2>
1267											<p class="mb10">The importance of recognizing subtle signs of pain in pets.</p>
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1279											<small>August 1, 2026</small>
1280											<h2 class="mb10">Identifying and Treating Your Pet’s Itchy Skin</h2>
1281											<p class="mb10">Learn how to manage your pet's itchiness at home and when it's time to seek professional veterinary relief.</p>
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1293											<small>July 2, 2026</small>
1294											<h2 class="mb10">A Vet's Guide to a Pet-Friendly Summer</h2>
1295											<p class="mb10">A comprehensive guide to keeping your pets safe and happy all summer long.</p>
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1307											<small>June 1, 2026</small>
1308											<h2 class="mb10">What to Expect When Adopting a Shelter Cat</h2>
1309											<p class="mb10">June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and there is no better time to open your heart and home to a feline companion. Learn how to ensure a smooth transition.</p>
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1321											<small>May 1, 2026</small>
1322											<h2 class="mb10">Don’t Wait for a Bite: Why Keeping Rabies Vaccinations Up to Date Matters</h2>
1323											<p class="mb10">Explore the vital role the rabies vaccine has in safeguarding our pets, preventing transmission to humans, and supporting a healthy community.</p>
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1335											<small>April 1, 2026</small>
1336											<h2 class="mb10">First Aid Tips Every Pet Parent Should Know</h2>
1337											<p class="mb10">Learn the essential first aid skills every pet owner needs to act quickly and confidently when it matters most.</p>
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1349											<small>March 1, 2026</small>
1350											<h2 class="mb10">Parasite Prevention: Stop the Itch Before It Starts</h2>
1351											<p class="mb10">Discover how to identify the silent signs of infestation and learn how to protect your dog or cat from the hidden dangers of fleas, ticks, and heartworms. </p>
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1590            <p><span>Monday:</span> 7:30am &nbsp;- 5:30pm</p>
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