Urgent Care vs Emergencies
The Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergencies for Your Pet As a pet owner, your furry friend’s health and well-being are of the utmost importance. However, when your pet faces a sudden health issue, it can be challenging to determine whether the situation calls for urgent care or an emergency visit. Knowing the difference between […]
Pet Insurance
The Importance of Pet Insurance: A Veterinarian’s Guide As a pet owner, you want the best for your furry family members—from the food they eat to the care they receive. While we often consider diet, exercise, and regular check-ups as fundamental aspects of caring for our pets, there’s another critical component that shouldn’t be overlooked: […]
Get the Facts About Canine Obesity
April is recognized nationwide as Canine Fitness Month, and it’s a great reminder for dog owners of the importance of maintaining their furry friends’ physical well-being. We want to ensure that your dog stays healthy and happy, and part of our job is to educate pet owners on the best ways to keep them in […]
How Do You Know if You and Your Family Are Ready for a Puppy?
Most small children would love to have a new puppy in their home, but that doesn’t mean that everyone in the household is ready for the commitment. If your children keep asking you to get a puppy, you should take a few months to research the decision and determine how to take care of a […]
Preparing Your Pet for a Dental Cleaning During National Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, which is a great reminder for pet owners to discuss their pet’s oral health with their veterinarian. Your veterinarian should perform an annual dental checkup to look for early warning signs of issues like bad breath, tooth decay, plaque and tartar buildup, periodontal disease, and infection. Your pet […]
What to Know About Canine Respiratory Illness
Canine respiratory illness is a fast-moving infection that has been detected in dogs across the country. At least 16 states have reported infections so far. While veterinarians and other experts are not sure if the infection is viral or bacterial, they do know that it is part of the canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), […]
How to Know If Your Pet Is Getting Enough Exercise
Your cat or dog needs to get exercise every day to manage his weight, reduce his risk of health problems, and keep him happy and healthy. If your pet isn’t getting enough exercise, his physical and mental health may suffer. You should always check with your veterinarian before making any changes to your pet’s diet […]
Canine Respiratory Illness
Should you be concerned about respiratory illness in your dog? A mystery canine respiratory illness has been spreading across the nation with occurrences reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, and portions of the Northeast. The symptoms mimic those of kennel cough or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), as respiratory signs […]
Is Your Pet a Senior? What You Need to Know
We like to think of age as just being a number, but for your pets, age is actually a very important factor in determining their care needs. Just like puppies get different care than adult dogs, senior pets need different levels of care to keep them happy and healthy. Now that it’s Senior Pet Month, […]
Why You Should Spay/Neuter Your Pet
Spaying or neutering your pet offers health benefits, improves pet behavior, and reduces the risk of injury and escape. If your pet is over eight weeks old and has not been spayed or neutered, you should make an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss the procedure. Take a look at the following reasons why you […]