Keeping Your Cat Calm During Veterinary Visits

Promote Feline Wellness with our Certified Cat-Friendly Practice   Cats are independent creatures that need time to develop trust and often rely on their trusted human sidekicks to feel safe while navigating the world, especially veterinary visits. That’s why expert veterinarians must approach cats differently than dogs; specific steps must be followed to ensure the…

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How Children Can Avoid Dog and Cat Bites

It is beautiful to watch our four-legged family members comfortably interact with our children. For some pets, this comes naturally; for others, it takes time and effort to build trust between them and the children. It is essential to be able to read the behavior of our dogs and cats to facilitate that bond between…

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Giving Back is in Dr. Sarpong’s DNA – A Veterinary Leader Amidst the Dallas Community

Like so many of the veterinarians at Metro Paws Animal Hospital, co-founder Dr. Kathryn Junkins Sarpong is committed to her community through compassionate and quality medical care to pet owners across Dallas, Texas. However, Dr. Sarpong’s dedication and generosity reaches far beyond her role as a veterinary leader. Recently, Dr. Sarpong and her husband Benjamin,…

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Featured in Purina ProPlan Commercial, Metro Paws’ Veterinarian and National Champion Agility Trainer, Dr. Maria Badamo

Most of us would think that being a world-class veterinarian would be more than enough to keep a person busy. That’s just not the case for Dr. Maria Badamo from Metro Paws Animal Hospital-Oak Cliff in Dallas, TX. This busy veterinarian is also a National Champion Agility Trainer, and participates in various agility dog sports…

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Fear Free: Taking the Fear Out Of Veterinary Visits

By: Caitlin Spillers, DVM [printer-friendly version] For some dogs and cats, the vet clinic can be a place that induces anxiety leading them to react in a variety of unpredictable ways that are stressful for not only the animal, but also their owner. If left unaddressed, this stress may lead to some owners avoiding taking…

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Finding the Perfect New Dog

By: Kathryn Sarpong, DVM, DABVP [printer-friendly version] COVID and working from home have brought lots of new animals into our lives. I know many families are still contemplating a new dog. What type, what size, what personality, fits my life? These are important decisions to consider. Where To Find a Dog-Breeder Versus Shelter / Rescue…

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