Microchipping 101: Why Is It Important To Microchip My Pet?
Losing your pet can be a traumatic and even tragic event. Conscientious pet guardians protect their pets with collars and ID tags. Unfortunately, collars and ID tags are not foolproof and dogs and cats can still get lost. Collars can break or fall-off, leaving your...
Our Top 10 Summer Safety Tips For Dogs And Cats
Our pets love summer just as much as we do! It’s the best time of year to be out and about and enjoying all that the season has to offer, from picnics to hikes, swimming, running, or just enjoying a nap in the backyard with your best canine friend. Warm weather can be...
We Now Recommend Twice Yearly Comprehensive Physical Exams For Your Furry Friends
In an effort to provide the best progressive care, we now recommend twice yearly (every 6 months) comprehensive physical exams for your furry friends. The reasons to visit the vet more often are numerous. 1. PREVENTION IS BEST AND EARLY DETECTION IS MORE EFFECTIVE...
Outdoor Puddles Are More Dangerous Than They Appear
There’s a lot to be said for a vigorous walk with your dog after a heavy rainstorm. The landscape appears refreshed, the air smells great, and you and your dog get to unleash some cabin fever! As fun as it is to watch your dog splash and play in the puddles you...
The Top 10 Signs Your Dog May Be Sick (And What You Can Do About It)
Overview As is the case with people, a dog’s health changes with age. Unfortunately, our pets age much faster than we do. Symptoms Regardless of your dog’s age, you play a key role in helping her combat illness and remain as healthy as possible. Remember, your dog...
Arthritis In Cats
Overview and Risks According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of arthritis is “the inflammation of joints.” Arthritis can be caused by a wide variety of conditions including infection, trauma, and degenerative changes due to age or overuse, metabolic...
Treibball Is A Fun Game To Play With Your Dog
When it comes to fun games to play with your dog, Treibball is one dog sport that’s fun for you and your little herder! Pronounced “try-ball,” this dog sport is like billiards for dogs. It originated in Germany for herding dogs who didn’t have access to flocks of...
Canine Influenza: Pet Owners’ Guide
There has been a recent Canine Influenza breakout in Chicago. The currently available vaccine is for a different (type) strain. It is unknown if there is cross protection for the new strain using the current vaccine. This is not recommended as a core vaccine, however...
What Is An Anesthesia Free Companion Dental Cleaning?
You might have heard about anesthesia free dental cleanings from a local groomer, pet store, word of mouth or even some veterinary providers. Commonly known as anesthesia free dental cleanings, the practice involves scaling (scraping with an instrument) of a dog or...
Good Oral Health For Your Companion
Signs of oral and dental diseases in dogs and cats: – Bad breath – Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar – Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area – Drooling or dropping food from the mouth – Bleeding from the mouth – Loss of...
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