August 17, 2024
Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
You come home to find your pet vomiting and very lethargic! Of course, you bring them to your veterinarian for medical care, where you learn that they swallowed one of your socks and require emergency surgery! This is a procedure likely to cost a couple thousand dollars, minimum. Can you afford to pay? One of the most common questions asked in this field is whether an owner should consider pet insurance. So, what is pet insurance? Pet insurance helps cover the cost of medical care for your dog or cat.…
May 28, 2024
Microchips: Reuniting Lost Pets With Their Loved Ones
A microchip is a small transmitter, no larger than a grain of rice. The microchip possesses a unique identification number. This identification number can be extremely helpful in reuniting a lost pet with their owner, or as a means of proving ownership. While the microchip is not a location device and cannot be used to tell us where the pet is, if lost, it can, however, help reunite your pet in the event your pet is found and brought to either a veterinary clinic or an animal shelter! At the…
October 4, 2023
Happy Halloween – Safety Tips for a Spooktacular Season
'Tis the season to be spooky! To ensure the only scares experienced this holiday are from the ghosts, goblins and scary movies, let's review some holiday safety tips: Chocolates and Candy: Keep candy away from your pet! Most people know that chocolate is toxic to dogs, however, many pet owners forget that other types of candy can prove dangerous as well. Ensure candy is kept well out of reach of your pets and ensure to advise any young children that they would do best not to share their candy…
July 13, 2023
Getting to the Bottom of Your Heartworm Questions
Q: How do pets get heartworms? A: All it takes is one bite from an infected mosquito to pass the parasite onto your pet! And, unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if a mosquito is infected. That’s why prevention is so important. Q: Can people get heartworms from their pets? Can one pet give the heartworm disease to another pet? A: Heartworm disease cannot be passed from pets to people, nor between pets. Heartworm disease can only be passed by mosquitoes. Adult female heartworms living in an infected animal produce…
May 10, 2023
Let’s Talk About Ticks Today
As the winter weather subsides and the warmer temperatures become more frequent, it becomes more likely that humans and pets may encounter ticks in their local parks and backyards. Unfortunately, certain tick species can transmit Lyme disease, which is very dangerous for humans and pets alike. So how can we protect ourselves, and our pets? What is a Tick? Ticks are wingless parasites of the arachnid family (spider-like creatures). Ticks are attracted to motion, warm temperatures (as generated from body heat), and exhaled carbon monoxide, hence making dogs, cats, birds,…
March 1, 2023
Dental Disease in Pets
Dental care is perhaps the most overlooked and under-treated area in veterinary medicine. Most people are aware of the need for regular dental care for themselves; however, many do not realize their pets can be similarly affected by periodontal disease. In fact, by the age of 3 years, 80% of pets are affected by dental disease. The most common symptom of poor dental hygiene is bad breath, however, it’s not the only clue that your pet may be suffering from periodontal disease. The following are common symptoms of periodontal disease:…
December 19, 2022
Pet Safety Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season
While unexpected illnesses and injuries can happen at any time during the year, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season brings with it potential problems to your pet’s health and happiness. Keep reading to learn about a few pet concerns to keep in mind this holiday season. Christmas Tree It doesn’t take much for a climbing cat or excited dog to knock your Christmas tree over, so make sure to secure your tree. To prevent Christmas time calamity, be mindful of: Tree water – Use a tight-fitting tree…
October 24, 2022
Halloween Pet Safety Tips For A Howling Good Holiday
'Tis the season to be spooky! However, in order to ensure the only scares experienced this holiday are from the ghosts, goblins and scary movies, keep in mind the following safety tips: Keep candy away from your pet! Most people know that chocolate is toxic to dogs, however, many pet owners forget that other types of candy can prove dangerous as well. Ensure candy is kept well out of reach of your pets and ensure to advise any young children that they would do best not to share their…
August 1, 2022
Keeping Pets Safe During the Summer Season
The summer months are certainly a blast! However, the sun and increase in temperature brings with it its own set of hazards. Let’s review some safety measures to follow when out and about in the sun: Exercise your dog early or late in the day, as they can overheat quickly Provide easy access to fresh water. If visiting the park or going for walks, bring a bottle of water and a bowl to periodically re-hydrate your pet. If your pet is spending time outdoors playing, ensure to put out a…
June 1, 2022
Microchipping 101
What is a Microchip? A microchip is a small transmitter, no larger than a grain of rice. The microchip possesses a unique identification number. This identification number can be extremely helpful in reuniting a lost pet with their owner, or as a means of proving ownership. How Do We Microchip? The microchip is implanted just under the skin, using a fairly large needle. Implantation can be done in newborns, however, because there is a little bit of pain associated with the procedure, many people opt to wait until their…