Archive for February 2022
Fall and Winter Safety Tips for Cat and Dog Owners
When the temperature drops, we advise pet owners the following tips to keep pets safe. Prepare for power outages. Call your veterinary clinic several days in advance to refill your pet’s medications or to pick-up food. Make sure there is enough kitty litter to last several days, in case inclement weather prevents you from driving…
Read MoreWhat Your Cat Wants You to Know about Going Outside the Litter Box
Often, the trickiest part about being a pet owner is simply not knowing what your pet is trying to tell you. This is especially true for independent, lovable cats. In fact, noting your cat’s bathroom routine can tell us a lot about what your pet is experiencing. When you spot your cat going to the…
Read MoreWhat to do if Your Pet has a Seizure
A majority of phone calls I receive late at night are from frantic pet owners wondering what to do as they watch their fur babies having a seizure. It is very unnerving to see our pets in pain, and I would like to help. A seizure could be as mild as facial twitching or as…
Read MoreWhat to do if your pet gets bitten by a wild animal
September 28 is World Rabies Day, which reminds us it is a great time to teach pet owners how to prevent infection and what to do if you or your pet comes into contact, or bitten, by a wild animal. Rabies can quickly become deadly to humans and pets. Bats are the #1 carriers of…
Read MoreWhat to do if Your Dog is Stung by a Bee or Wasp
If your dog is similar to mine, then he loves to chase butterflies and (unfortunately) bees! No matter how many times we try to teach our Hudson not to go after bees, it seems the temptation is just too much for our little guy. Every once in awhile, and much to his dismay, a bee…
Read MoreSpring Checklist for Pet Owners
Spring is one of the most enjoyable seasons for pet lovers and our furry best friends. It’s time to get outside, after all! There are a few things to keep in mind 1. Protect your pet from fleas, ticks and Heartworm diseaseWarm weather adventuring means fleas and ticks are ready to bite. There are many different flea and tick prevention…
Read MoreSpotting the Signs Your Dog is Entering the Golden Years
You might say I rescued my Rosie girl, a miniature dachshund, but the truth is: she rescued me. Thirteen years ago, I enjoyed college but still felt lonely at times, missing family and friends back home in Jackson. So, I searched numerous places, until I found the perfect ‘apartment dog.’ Rosie has experienced college life,…
Read MoreSpotting the Signs Your Dog is Aging
To be completely honest, I never saw myself owning a small dog. You see, I grew up raising 1000-pound Belgian draft horses, and my family cared for barn cats and large-breed dogs, all who lived outside on our horse farm. So, the day I brought home beautiful Trixie, a small Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, I…
Read MoreHas your pet gained the ‘Quarantine 15’?
There is a new term floating around–and numbers to back it—showing pets are gaining the ‘Quarantine 15’ during this extra time at home. In fact, Wakefield Research Hospital revealed 33 percent of pets have gained weight in quarantine. With pets and their owners spending more time together at home, many of us are showing extra…
Read MoreChecking Your Pet’s Teeth Could Put an End to Silent Pain
Just like people, pets need to be checked yearly for dental issues. Often, dental exams identify the root of underlying problems and might end your pet’s silent pain. It is convenient for our clients to schedule their pet’s dental exam during the same time they make yearly checkups. However, your pet’s teeth should be checked…
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