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The cable channel CNBC recently asked an important question: Are you prepared for a pet emergency? Many are not. Check out the article to make sure you are well-prepared.

What did the dogs say to the letter carrier? "Sorry we ate your lunch."

Pets just have a way of blending into our lives, don't they?

Did you know dogs can get cataract surgery just like humans? This adorable 14-year-old poodle named Suzie could only detect light and shadows because of her cataracts. But now Suzie can see well again, thanks to retinal testing and cataract surgery with artificial lens implantation performed by Dr. Clara Williams, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at our Waltham, MA hospital. Her owner says Suzie is acting five years younger. And overall, this shows that even older pets can benefit from this type of surgery. Suzie is a bit more sensitive to sunlight now, but as you can see there is a solution to that problem. The hat and glasses help limit the sunlight -- plus she looks so stylish!

Does your dog hate things that boom, blast and burst? Here's some good advice on keeping your furry friends calm.

Wednesday might be the busiest day of the year in our ERs. What makes July 4 dangerous for pets? Heat, food and things that go BOOM!

OK, we all know it's hot outside, but do you realize just how dangerous summer heat can be for your dogs? Take our online quiz to find out. Please share and use the hashtag #keepdogscool.

For the inspiring beauty of animals, it's hard to beat photos provided by National Geographic. And you.

Did you know BluePearl publishes a free monthly e-newsletter with great articles, videos and photos about pets and pet health? Click on this link to read the latest edition. And sign up to start getting it each month!

St. Petersburg, FL is becoming even happier, healthier and more welcoming place for pets, and BluePearl was happy to be present today for the announcement. Mayor Rick Kriseman said St. Petersburg will participate in Mars Petcare’s BETTER CITIES FOR PETS initiative, which outlines 12 traits of pet-friendly cities. The city already has many pet-friendly amenities, and it plans to develop a pet-friendly business program among other enhancements. It’s a great partnership with many community organizations, including BluePearl, the Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association, SPCA Tampa Bay, PetPal Animal Shelter, Friends of Strays, Pinellas County Animal Services and more. Should your hometown join the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS program? Learn more at bettercitiesforpets.com

All we can say is, it must have seemed like a good idea at the time. Yes, this feral cat managed to get his head stuck inside a mayonnaise jar. The kind people at Tabby's Place cat sanctuary rescued him and brought him to our sister hospital, the Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center in Levittown, PA. Our vets sedated the cat and snipped off the plastic jar. Nice work everyone!

In the heat of summer, do everything you can to #keepdogscool. Our veterinarians see many dogs suffering from heat stroke, which can be fatal. So please share this news report from Louisville.

Great discussion on raising a proper puppy!

You heard about Minnesota's skyscraper-climbing raccoon this week, but did you know about the artwork this daredevil stunt inspired? Check it out.

She made a wish, and her wish was to have a dog. But then her dog got very sick. What happens when the wish of your life has to go to the hospital? https://bluepearlvet.com/media-releases/girl-reunited-with-make-a-wish-dog-thanks-to-expert-veterinary-care/

Everybody loves a good cat photo, but what if your pictures always turn out too blurry or too dark? Watch this photographer and his cat Wolfie for some tips on taking better images of your cat.

Pet insurance is the right choice for many pet owners, but not everyone. BluePearl's Dr. Cathy Meeks offers these pointers in her latest column.

Congratulations on your sons and daughters who go off to college this fall. Is the family dog going with them?

Our veterinarians spend years learning the science of veterinary medicine. But is there more to learn outside the bounds of science? Grab a tissue, take a deep breath, and read this poignant, thought-provoking article by our Dr. Karena Joung.

Most dogs make us want to say "awwwww." But these dogs who received the Medal of Courage make us want to stand up and salute. Thanks to the heroes, those with two legs and those with four.

This is a story about two dogs whose lives were saved with a process you may not realize is used in veterinary medicine -- dialysis. We're glad Armani and Bella came to BluePearl hospitals after coming down with a potentially deadly disease called leptospirosis. Thanks to expert treatment and some very dedicated owners, we're happy to report that these two pets are wagging their tails again!

How did a dog named Jake wind up 1,000 miles away from home? We may never know. Who are the heroes that returned Jake to his family in Arizona? Several extremely generous people and one microchip.

Did you know BluePearl hospitals stayed open 24/7 during both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma? Our Florida medical director explains in this article some of the things we learned about your pets while weathering the storm.

When her cat Rosita accidentally ingested medicine meant for her dog, BluePearl veterinary technician Amanda Fernandez did what 2,999,999 people had done before her: She called the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. “Thankfully, prompt medical attention and the guidance of APCC’s knowledgeable staff allowed Rosi to make a full recovery with ‘nary a hitch in her giddy-up,’ Amanda says.” Amanda and Rosi learned that they were APCC’s 3 millionth case when their call was answered, and they want to say, “thank you to the entire staff at APCC for doing what you do—all day, all night; every day, every night, without fail.” If you need to reach the Animal Poison Control Center, call (888) 426-4435. And by the way, most BluePearl hospitals also are open around the clock. Our veterinarians are experts on many toxic substances that pets get into, but we sometimes call the poison control hotline also. It's a great resource.

In honor of Cute Puppy Monday (if that’s not a holiday, we think it should be!), we offer this shot of 10 ridiculously adorable golden retriever puppies. One of them, Dakota, was a patient at our BluePearl hospital in Nashville, Tenn., when she had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic. Luckily one of board-certified emergency and critical care specialists was able to treat Dakota and help her get back home to her loving family. Thanks to rayoflightphoto.com for the great image!