Archive for March 2022

Ever wonder why you and your pet are both itching? It could be fleas. It only takes one or two fleas to cause a multitude of prob- lems for your pets, your home and even you. Our recent milder winters have increased thefleapopulationlocally. Fleas thrive in warm, humid weather. These pests can even survive in…

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, miss- ing family and friends back home in Jackson. I searched numerous places until I found the perfect‘apartment dog.’ Rosie has experienced college life, married…

What is the main reason dogs go to the vet’s office? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cites skin aller- gies as the No. 1 trigger. Our vet clinic sees the same pattern, and we would like to help ease all pets’ suffering. Most commonly, dogs will itch their heads and ears or even rub…

With all of the wonder- ful ways to enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, it’s also easy to forget to inspect your pets for ticks and other parasites. Contact with a tick’s blood could transmit infection to both you and your pet. That infection can lead to dangerous, even fatal conditions, like Lyme…

We Americans love our fireworks, and many celebrations start earlier than the Fourth of July. However, pets often do not share our same excitement for the shimmering lights in the sky. Independence Day is the No. 1 time of year pets go missing, become injured or even killed. Equally, the population of local shelters increases…

The sun is blazing and your family is cooling off in your backyard pool or local lake. It seems natural to call the family dog over and encourage him to get in and swim. However, can all dogs swim? Do they even like it? There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” answer to this question, but I would…

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…

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 heart- worm disease, it’s WHEN if you don’t keep them on preventative medication. Clients will often…

If you’ve recently added a new puppy to your home or are thinking about getting one, let us congratulate and prepare you for the fun. Puppies are as cute as they are in need of constant care during that first year of life. Here are some tips. Offer security and routine. We recommend using a…

Ever wonder why you receive that postcard reminding you to schedule your pet’s vaccinations? It’s just so the veterinary clinic can make money, right? Nope. In fact, pet vaccinations remain the single-most effective method for protecting your dog or cat from infectious diseases. Here’s why you should keep their shots up-to-date. Southeast Missouri is home…