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: […]
Celebrating Active Dog Month
Did you know that it’s Canine Fitness Month, also known as Active Dog Month? There’s never been a better time to revisit the importance of physical fitness in maintaining our dogs’ health and happiness. With growing concern over canine obesity and its impact on overall health, this month encourages dog owners to explore fun and […]
Protect Your Four-Legged Companion: Your Guide to Canine Respiratory Illness
Canine respiratory illness (CRI), is a respiratory sickness that resembles canine infectious respiratory diseases complex (kennel cough). However, CRI cannot be treated with kennel cough medications, and it may lead to pneumonia and potentially life-threatening situations for dogs. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but researchers believe that it may be linked to […]
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 […]
What Are the Signs That Your Pet Needs More Exercise?
Much like humans, pets need regular exercise for their health and well-being. However, understanding the appropriate level of physical activity for your pet can be challenging. We’re here to guide you in recognizing whether your pet is receiving adequate exercise. This guide will help you identify signs that your pet may not be exercising enough. […]
Recognizing Senior Pet Month
It’s Senior Pet Month! There’s no better time to celebrate your senior pet. While they can’t sprint around the yard or play as much as they used to, they’re still treasured parts of our families. In order to best care for your senior pet, it’s important to make some modifications to their routine and living […]
Your Guide to Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
Pursuing routine veterinary care is an essential component of pet ownership. From vaccinations to check-ups, there are many preventative treatments required to keep your pet safe, happy, and healthy. Contrary to popular belief, spaying and neutering your pet is a crucial component in your pet’s healthcare plan. Not only does it prevent unwanted pet pregnancies, […]
Education on Pet Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month, which reminds pet owners to get their pets the proper immunizations. Vaccinations protect your pet from serious diseases, and can prevent the spread of these diseases to other animals and humans. Most vaccinations are administered to puppies and kittens, but adult pets need booster shots to maintain their […]
Summer Heat Safety for Pets
Indoors the air conditioning helps keep you and your pets cool, but have you wondered what you can do to make the outside more comfortable for your pet during the summer? We have some suggestions on how you can help them survive the summer heat. Protect Their Paws Have you ever stepped outside with bare […]
What You Need to Know about Heartworm Prevention Products
If you live somewhere that has a high concentration of mosquitos, you may already be using heartworm prevention. However, if you are new to having a pet or live somewhere where mosquitoes are rare, this may be new information. No matter where you live, heartworm prevention is an important part of caring for your pet […]