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It's that time of year again when parents are gearing up for their children to go back to school. But what about your pets? How do you prepare them for the transition? Here are three tips to help make the process a little easier on both you and your furry friends. #1:...

Do you have a pet that needs to undergo surgery? If so, you may be wondering how safe anesthesia is for them. Fortunately, there are many ways that pets are kept safe under anesthesia. In this post, we'll discuss three of them. Keep reading to learn more! #1: We...

4 Reasons Why Your Senior Pet Needs Early Detection Screening Tests It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although...

How Do Pet Vaccinations Protect My Pet? Your Questions Answered Although you know your pet needs vaccinations yearly, you may not fully understand what they protect against, how they work, and which ones are necessary. Our team answers these common questions about pet...

Puppy Development and Fear Stages by Dr. Megan Bauer   Puppies go through a socialization phase from about 3 to 14 weeks of age. During this time, they will react to most novel experiences with curiosity. Making sure that they have lots of exposure to sights,...

Tick Borne Diseases By Megan Bauer   How are diseases transmitted from ticks to dogs? Ticks are a very common parasite in our area. They are most active in the spring and summer months, but juvenile ticks can emerge on warm winter days and be found in large numbers as...

The Dangers of Sunlight: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away in their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. Such an idyllic scene warms your heart, but too much sun exposure can be dangerous...

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to...

As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us are getting excited about our local fireworks displays. But what about our 4-legged friends? Fireworks can be very scary for our furry friends, as many dogs and some cats seem to view the bangs and booms from fireworks as a...

5 Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Your Pets This Summer   Nothing is better than spending a hot summer day at the lake, and, with a little planning, you can include your furry friend. Here are five boating and lake safety tips to follow.   #1: Fit your pet...