An Exam Before Vaccines: Does My Pet Really Need This?
You get a reminder email, text, or postcard -- your dog or cat is due for a vaccine or two. Time to make an appointment! You arrive for a simple visit with your healthy pet, and then a Licensed Technician or even the doctor begins a full, thorough exam. Your appointment is going to take a bit longer than you anticipated, and you’re now wondering, “If my pet is healthy, is this full examination really necessary?”
Flea-Free: How to Control Parasites in Your Pet's Environment
Fit or Fat: Your Pet's Body Condition Score (BCS)
Did you know? According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than half of the pets in the United States are overweight or obese.
Overweight pets are at risk for a variety of health problems, including skin infections, high blood pressure, heart disease, immune suppression, diabetes, orthopedic and arthritic disorders, and even some forms of cancer, as well as increased surgical and anesthetic risk.
Laser Therapy Q & A
Is your pet in pain?
Disease, injury, and surgery often result in painful pets and, in turn, slower recovery. Non-invasive laser therapy—also known as cold laser—provides effective pain control, allowing for more comfort and most importantly, a rapid return to health.
Summer Safety: Fourth of July Tips
The Fourth of July can be a very scary and dangerous time for family pets. Keep your furry friends safe with these tips.
How to Pet Proof Your Home
Preparing your home for your new furry arrival is an exciting time. Whether you’re a first-time pet parent or an old hand, it’s always a mix of emotions. Will everything go smoothly? Will they be safe and happy? One way you can protect your new charge is by pet-proofing your home.
Frankly, there are so many potential hazards, ranging from sugar-free gum to antifreeze, that it’s worth reviewing your home periodically, even if you’re used to living with pets.
It starts with an awareness of common pet hazards.
The Truth About Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleanings
If you have looked into having your dog or cat’s teeth cleaned, you may have come across information on the internet about anesthesia-free pet dental cleanings. This simply means that your pet will not go under general anesthesia in order to have their teeth cleaned. At first glance, it seems less risky and less expensive, so why not?
August 15 is National Check the Chip Day!
A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted under a pet’s skin. This is done with a needle, so the process is much like getting an injection. Scanners at veterinary clinics, humane societies, and animal shelters across the country can detect these chips, and a national registry permits the return of microchipped pets throughout the United States and Canada.
