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A dog’s Fear Free, same-day vet visit at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Chicago, IL

Dog Puppy Senior Wellness & Preventative Urgent Care

Choosing the Best Dog Veterinarian in Chicago, IL: 10 Tips

Whether you are looking for a better dog veterinarian nearby or have just moved to Chicago, IL, here are tips on finding the best dog vet in the city!

A cat calmly exploring the private waiting room in Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a Fear Free experience

Cat Senior Kitten Wellness & Preventative Urgent Care Pet Parent Tips

Best Cat Veterinarian in Salt Lake City, UT: 10 Must-Haves

Looking for the best cat veterinarian in Salt Lake City? Here’s a checklist of what to look for: from Fear Free handling to private waiting rooms & more!

A cat resting, representing lethargy in cats

Cat Senior Wellness & Preventative Urgent Care Pet Parent Tips

Lethargy in Cats: Signs, Causes, & Treatment [Vet-Approved]

What does cat lethargy look like? It may be increased sleep, avoiding play, slowing down. Here are the signs of lethargy in cats, causes, and how to help

Featured Articles

Check out our top picks for the month!

A dog’s Fear Free, same-day vet visit at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Chicago, IL

Wellness & Preventative

Choosing the Best Dog Veterinarian in Chicago, IL: 10 Tips

A cat calmly exploring the private waiting room in Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a Fear Free experience

Wellness & Preventative

Pet Parent Tips

Best Cat Veterinarian in Salt Lake City, UT: 10 Must-Haves

A cat resting, representing lethargy in cats

Wellness & Preventative

Pet Parent Tips

Lethargy in Cats: Signs, Causes, & Treatment [Vet-Approved]

Fun with furry friends

Delightful destinations & awesome activities for furry friends.

Sploot Vets – Holladay, SLC | Opening May 2026

Puppy Love Puppy Meetup (Feb 14)

January 16, 2026

Tee Up Your Career (Jan 27)

December 10, 2025

Dog Biscuit Making Class (Nov 13)

November 6, 2025

Dog Biscuit Decorating Class (Nov 14)

November 4, 2025

Friend Assembly's Pawtery Party (Nov 22)

November 4, 2025

A HomeDog Christmas (Dec 6)

November 4, 2025

Sploot Halloween Costume Contest (Oct 20 - Nov 1)

October 20, 2025

Wag-O-Ween Dog Friendly Market & Fundraiser (Oct 25)

October 20, 2025

Boo at Blue Park (Oct 26)

October 20, 2025

Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade (Oct 26)

October 20, 2025

5th Annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest & Cupcake Truck (Oct 30)

October 20, 2025

What’s In This Season?

Timely tips: from holiday treats to seasonal health precautions.

A dog swimming in a pond or lake, one of the possible sources of Giardia in dogs or Giardiasis in dogs

Giardia in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, & More

A dog wearing safety goggles for cold laser therapy for dogs at Sploot Veterinary Care, a vet clinic in Denver, Colorado Springs, Chicago, and Salt Lake City

Cold Laser Therapy for Dogs: Benefits, Safety, and What to Know

A dog swimming in Denver in an indoor pool

10 Best Dog Swimming Spots Denver: Pools, Creeks & Beaches

A side-view photo of a sad dog with a circular image showing a close-up of a ringworm lesion in dogs, one of the signs of ringworm in dogs during the middle stages of the condition

Ringworm in Dogs: Signs, Stages, Treatment, & More

A dog getting a physical exam at Sploot Vets, a vet clinic in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Chicago, representing dog ear infection treatment

Dog Ear Infection: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

A close-up photo of a cat to represent cat hairball remedies

7 Cat Hairball Remedies & Cat Food: Which Ones Work? [Vet-Approved]

A photo of a dog enjoying a treat on a table to represent dog friendly restaurants in Chicago

Top 9 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago, IL

A dog at a dog friendly restaurant or dog friendly patio in Denver, CO

The 10 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Denver, CO

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Fresh off the press: check out our latest articles!

A dog getting a comprehensive, Fear Free check-up at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah

Dog Puppy Senior Wellness & Preventative Urgent Care

Find the Best Dog Veterinarian in Salt Lake City UT: 10 Tips

Here’s how to find the best dog veterinarian in Salt Lake City, UT considering factors like availability, Fear Free care, modern facilities, and more.

A dog’s Fear Free, same-day vet visit at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Chicago, IL

Dog Puppy Senior Wellness & Preventative Urgent Care

Choosing the Best Dog Veterinarian in Chicago, IL: 10 Tips

Whether you are looking for a better dog veterinarian nearby or have just moved to Chicago, IL, here are tips on finding the best dog vet in the city!

A cat calmly exploring the private waiting room in Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a Fear Free experience

Cat Senior Kitten Wellness & Preventative Urgent Care Pet Parent Tips

Best Cat Veterinarian in Salt Lake City, UT: 10 Must-Haves

Looking for the best cat veterinarian in Salt Lake City? Here’s a checklist of what to look for: from Fear Free handling to private waiting rooms & more!

Newly Unleashed

Fresh off the press: check out our latest articles!

A dog getting a comprehensive, Fear Free check-up at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah

Newly Unleashed

Find the Best Dog Veterinarian in Salt Lake City UT: 10 Tips

A dog’s Fear Free, same-day vet visit at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Chicago, IL

Newly Unleashed

Choosing the Best Dog Veterinarian in Chicago, IL: 10 Tips

A cat calmly exploring the private waiting room in Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a Fear Free experience

Newly Unleashed

Best Cat Veterinarian in Salt Lake City, UT: 10 Must-Haves

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Paw-some reads

Are you a dog person? You’re sure to dig our guides on pup health, well-being, & more!

A dog getting a comprehensive, Fear Free check-up at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah

Pet Parent Tips

Find the Best Dog Veterinarian in Salt Lake City UT: 10 Tips

A dog’s Fear Free, same-day vet visit at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best dog veterinarians in Chicago, IL

Pet Parent Tips

Choosing the Best Dog Veterinarian in Chicago, IL: 10 Tips

A photo of a dog on their back, representing dog rash on belly or dog skin rash

Pet Parent Tips

Dog Rash on Belly: Types, Causes, & Treatment [Vet-Approved]

A dog drinking plenty of water, one of the ways to prevent the symptoms of dehydration in dogs

Pet Parent Tips

15 Symptoms of Dehydration in Dogs [How to Treat]

A dog and a cat with a summer background and images of ice cubes, dog shoes, and a tick, representing pet summer tips

Pet Parent Tips

12 Pet Summer Tips: Hydration & Wellness for Dogs & Cats

A dog looking at fireworks, representing the effect of fireworks on dogs and cats

Pet Parent Tips

How Fireworks Affect Dogs & Cats [Plus Safety Tips]

A photo of a dog and cat, representing pet parent concerns about hantavirus in dogs and cats

Pet Parent Tips

Hantavirus in Dogs & Cats: What Pet Parents Need to Know

A photo of a dog swimming in an indoor dog pool, fetching toys and having fun, representing the dog swimming experience in Salt Lake City, Utah

Pet Parent Tips

5+ Dog Swimming Spots in Salt Lake City, UT [Pools & More]

A photo of Sploot’s veterinary clinic’s reception area, one of the best dog veterinarians or vet clinics in Denver, Colorado

Pet Parent Tips

Choosing the Best Dog Veterinarian in Denver, CO: 10 Tips

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Cat-tivating articles

Are you a cat’s human? These articles on cat care, health, & more are purr-fect for you!

A cat calmly exploring the private waiting room in Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a Fear Free experience

Pet Parent Tips

Best Cat Veterinarian in Salt Lake City, UT: 10 Must-Haves

A cat calmly held by one of the veterinary professionals at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat veterinarians in Chicago, IL

Pet Parent Tips

Best Cat Veterinarian in Chicago, IL: 10 Must-Haves

A cat resting, representing lethargy in cats

Pet Parent Tips

Lethargy in Cats: Signs, Causes, & Treatment [Vet-Approved]

A cat drinking from a drinking fountain, representing one of the ways to help prevent the symptoms or signs of dehydration in cats

Pet Parent Tips

12 Signs of Dehydration in Cats [How to Treat]

A dog and a cat with a summer background and images of ice cubes, dog shoes, and a tick, representing pet summer tips

Pet Parent Tips

12 Pet Summer Tips: Hydration & Wellness for Dogs & Cats

A dog looking at fireworks, representing the effect of fireworks on dogs and cats

Pet Parent Tips

How Fireworks Affect Dogs & Cats [Plus Safety Tips]

A photo of a dog and cat, representing pet parent concerns about hantavirus in dogs and cats

Pet Parent Tips

Hantavirus in Dogs & Cats: What Pet Parents Need to Know

The friendly cat veterinarians at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best cat vet clinics in Denver, Colorado

Pet Parent Tips

Best Cat Veterinarian in Denver, CO: 10 Must-Haves

A photo of two veterinarians at Sploot Veterinary Care, one of the best nearby veterinarians in Salt Lake City, Utah

Pet Parent Tips

Best Veterinarian in Salt Lake City UT: 10 Things to Look For

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