Archive for February 2022
Four Foods Your Pet Should Avoid this Holiday Season
Before you gather around the table this holiday season (and year-round), make sure these foods are NOT within your pets’ reach. Bones. While dogs and cats have a natural inclination to chew, we do not recommend giving them any leftover bones. Real bones can splinter, leading to choking, intestinal blockage or even tears in your…
Read MoreItch, scratch, repeat…how to ease your pet’s itching
What is the main reason dogs go to the vet’s office? Research by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cites skin allergies as the number one trigger. Our vet clinic sees the same pattern, and we would like to help ease your pets’ suffering. Most commonly, dogs will itch their heads and ears or even…
Read MoreSo, you got a new puppy or kitten—now what?
If the new year started off with a new furry family member, let us congratulate you on your new friend for life! Meanwhile, here is a common checklist to use in that first year with a new pet. For puppies, we recommend scheduling the first vet visit at 6 weeks of age. This is often…
Read MoreHow to Spot and Calm Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
With kiddos heading off to school and many adults heading back into the office in this pandemic, we veterinarians are seeing more cases of “separation anxiety” in dogs. After all, our pets have been used to having the people they love around them for so long. A dog with true separation anxiety excessively howls, barks,…
Read MoreWhy Pet Owners Must Never Stop Trying to Prevent Heartworm Disease
Just as your family doctor prescribes eating your daily fruits and veggies, we veterinarians strongly recommend heartworm prevention for your pets. From the thousands of pets I have treated, I believe it is not IF your pet will contract heartworm disease–it’s WHEN, if you don’t keep them on preventative medication. Clients will often hear me…
Read MoreWhy is Grooming Your Pet So Important?
We often lovingly refer to our pet’s time at the groomer as a “Spa Day.” This might be because we know how refreshing it feels to have our own hair trimmed and nails manicured. We can imagine pets enjoy this feeling, too. In fact, regular grooming also provides many health benefits for your cat or…
Read More4 Things to Consider Before Giving a Pet as a Gift This Holiday
Giving a new puppy or kitten could be a perfect Christmas gift for the young and old alike, but there are some factors to consider before placing a ribbon on the new pet. Make sure the main caregiver is ready to commit. Parents should know about a new pet for their children ahead of time,…
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