Pet Care Tips

Pet Care Learning Center

Practical advice from the Happy Paws & Claws team in Englewood, Ohio, for dog, cat, reptile and small pet owners across the Dayton area.

Close-up of a bearded dragon resting in a person's hand
Reptiles

Bearded Dragon Brumation: What's Normal and When to Call a Vet

Many bearded dragons slow down in fall and winter. Learn the signs of brumation, how to tell it apart from illness, and how to keep your dragon safe.

7 min read · October 27, 2026

Surgical team in the operating room at Happy Paws & Claws in Englewood, OH, with anesthesia monitoring equipment beside the surgery table
Costs & Planning

How Much Does It Cost to Spay or Neuter a Dog?

Real dog spay and neuter prices by weight at our Englewood clinic, what is included, when to schedule surgery, and how to help your dog recover.

7 min read · October 27, 2026

Gray and white puppy resting on a team member's shoulder at Happy Paws & Claws in Englewood, OH
Puppies & Kittens

Puppy Vaccine Schedule: Which Shots Your Puppy Needs and What They Cost

A simple week-by-week puppy vaccine schedule, what DAPP, rabies and lifestyle vaccines protect against, and what puppy shots cost at our Englewood clinic.

7 min read · October 27, 2026

Dr. Angela Melton with a rabbit patient at Happy Paws & Claws in Englewood, OH
Small Mammals

Rabbit Spay and Neuter: Cost, Benefits and What to Expect

Real rabbit spay and neuter prices at our Englewood clinic, why spaying protects female rabbits from cancer, the best age, and recovery tips.

7 min read · October 27, 2026

Dr. Caity Walsh with a cat patient at Happy Paws & Claws in Englewood, OH
Costs & Planning

How Much Does It Cost to Spay or Neuter a Cat?

Real prices for spaying or neutering a cat at our Englewood clinic, what is included in the price, the optional add-ons, and how to get your cat ready for surgery.

6 min read · October 14, 2026

The Happy Paws & Claws team monitoring a patient during a procedure
Dental

How Much Does a Dog or Cat Dental Cleaning Cost?

What a professional dental cleaning costs for dogs and cats at our Englewood clinic, what is included, and the signs that your pet may need one.

6 min read · October 14, 2026

Dr. Angela Melton holding a bearded dragon at Happy Paws & Claws
Reptiles

Metabolic Bone Disease in Bearded Dragons: Signs, Causes and Prevention

Metabolic bone disease is one of the most common health problems in pet bearded dragons. Learn the warning signs, the causes and how to help prevent it.

6 min read · October 14, 2026

Dr. Angela Melton examining a lizard patient at Happy Paws & Claws
Reptiles

Why Won't My Reptile Eat? Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos and Ball Pythons

A reptile that stops eating can be normal or a sign of illness. Learn the common reasons for bearded dragons, leopard geckos and ball pythons, and when to call a vet.

7 min read · October 14, 2026