Veterinarian

We all appreciate the pets in our lives. Josh Billings said “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” And Charles Dickens left us with “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” Pets are special! And with all of the love that has been warming…

About 85% of pets have gum disease by the time they reach the age of three. Such diseases can progress far enough to even be life-threatening, and they can take up to two years off of a pet’s life. These statistics are so high. Many people, do not, unfortunately, know how to take proper care…

Gum disease usually starts with very little outward signs, though vigilant pet owners can sometimes guess at its advancement by little signs like chronic bad breath. By the time it advances, there can be issues such as chronic pain, eroded gums, loose and missing teeth, bone loss and more. Luckily, however, gum disease is preventable!…

When out in the wild, feline and canine animals keep their mouths clean and free of bacteria by eating grass and also by chewing on bone. Domesticated animals don’t usually do this however, somehow losing awareness of their need to engage in this type of self care; so their bodies produce enzymes to fight off…

“Did you know that 3 out of 4 dogs have gum disease by the time they reach the age of 3?” Such are the findings of many experts, including Lori Taylor of TrueDog (quoted above). No wonder our furry friends seem to have serious breath issues much of the time! While the subject is often…

It’s natural to have lots of questions as a pet owner! We sought out the most commonly Googled pet questions (along with a few questions that we often get asked) and answered them below. Of course, these answers don’t take into account your pet’s individual health, so be sure to discuss any specific concerns with…

Many of us are hoping for a fabulous year; and we have dreams, hopes, and resolutions to guide us. But how does this year look from our pets’ perspectives? Most likely they aren’t expecting any radical changes…But what if you could surprise your pet with the best year ever! Read on to find some pet…

The winter months bring forth the holidays, family gatherings, wholesome foods and…icy weather conditions. Gone are the long days spent outside playing fetch with Fido, and gone are the warm evenings that Fluffy could be left out to go on the prowl. In the winter, pet owners should take extra caution to make sure their…

Did you know that January is not only National Train Your Dog month, but Walk Your Pet month as well? It makes sense that the start of the new year would be focused on learning and health (and it’s clear that these themes hold true for our pets)! If you’d like to walk your dog…

This January marks the 7th annual Train Your Dog month! Whether people have added a new puppy to the brood that needs housetraining, or have an old dog that wants to learn some new tricks, dog owners everywhere are brushing up on their obedience training skills. We’ve decided to provide some puppy training tips, just…