Pain Control for Pets
We often hear pet owners/caregivers say “I just don’t want my pet to suffer.” The word suffers means different things to different people but we feel living in pain each day does, in fact, decrease a pet’s quality of life. Wouldn’t we all rather live life pain-free?...
Ticks and Lyme Disease
Ticks are one of the toughest parasites to prevent and kill. They are hardy little buggers, not to mention, downright gross. Ticks carry a wide variety of diseases that can be passed onto our pets as these pests take their blood meals. One of the most common diseases...
It’s allergy season! What can I do to help my pet?
Allergies have certainly become a lot more common over the past 20 years. There are several reasons why this has occurred, but luckily there are choices you can make to minimize your pet’s allergy symptoms. First, let’s discuss the three types of allergic responses. ...
Holistic Veterinary Options – What does this mean?
In the past decade, the word "holistic" has become more commonly used. However, we are frequently asked what this really means. Holistic medicine means an approach to medicine that looks at the body as a whole system, rather than as a symptom. This separates...
Online Medication Purchases – What are the risks?
In the past decade, online purchases of all types of items have significantly increased. While this makes life more convenient, there are some items that just shouldn’t be purchased online such as pet medication and food items. What concerns are there in purchasing...
It’s Warming Up! Here Come the Bugs!
Springtime is right around the corner. We are all glad to see the weather warm-up, and so are the bugs. The warmer weather means an increase in parasite/bug activity. What can we do to protect our pets? It really starts by assessing your pet’s risk of exposure to...
Help Your Pets Avoid Dental Disease
For decades now, there has been a National Pet Dental Health Month. Despite this fact, dental health is one of the most overlooked, and most common disease processes that our pets suffer from. Dogs and cats suffer from their mouth pain quietly. Many owners aren’t even...
Planning Ahead for your Pet During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes a decision many pet owners face: whether or not to kennel their furry friend. While kenneling or boarding your pet may be the best choice for your family's needs, it does not come without risk. Here are a few tips to...
Put An End to the Misery of Ticks!
We're introducing a brand new product to the clinic, just in time for peak tick season. Animal Essentials FastRelief Herbal Bite Relief Spray for Dogs & Cats brings quick, soothing, and healing relief from the bites of ticks, fleas, mosquitos, midges, biting...
Bone Broth – Can your dog’s health benefit from this?
The answer to this question is a great big Yes! This wonderful nutritional treat has been used for centuries around the world. Bone broth can be called an immune-boosting superfood and is beneficial for humans and dogs alike. It is rich in gelatin, potassium, and...