Now Offering Pet Massage, A Valuable Therapy for Any Pet
We often think of massage for ourselves as a relaxing spa treatment or something we might splurge on once in a great while. In some eastern countries, such as China, massages are actually prescribed as a form of necessary medical therapy to help sustain or improve the...
Heartworm Season is Coming…Are you Ready?
Heartworm season is only a few weeks away. As the weather warms up, mosquitos, as well as other pests, begin to emerge. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transmit heartworm larvae to your pet. Over the next 6 months, they travel through the...
Keep Your Pet Lookin’ Good All Year
Grooming is a daily part of our lives. It’s how we present ourselves to the world and it can even brighten our day. Pets are no different when it comes to basic grooming needs. Fur breeds, such as a Labrador, Golden Retriever, or German Shepherd, should never be...
Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Scary!
Halloween is both an enjoyable and scary experience. Whether you are taking your pet trick-or-treating with the family or leaving them at home to greet people, there are a few considerations for pet owners to think about: Not every animal responds the same way to...
Natural Bug Repellents
Fleas, ticks, and mosquitos are a major nuisance here in Wisconsin during the warmer season. In fact, fleas can become year-round pests given the right conditions. We are often asked about natural flea, tick, and mosquito remedies as opposed to using western medicine...
Let’s Talk Fleas and Ticks
Almost every pet owner has had experience with fleas and ticks at least once during their pet’s life. These parasitic pests are not just a disgusting nuisance; they actually carry diseases that can make your pet very sick. Let’s Talk Ticks…in Southeastern Wisconsin,...
Understanding Heartworm Prevention
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ~Benjamin Franklin Most commonly diagnosed in dogs, heartworm infection can be fatal. It all begins with a tiny mosquito taking a blood meal from an infected animal. The mosquito then bites your pet, depositing “baby...
What’s New at Creature Comforts?
Creature Comforts was founded in 1999 primarily as a housecall veterinary service. After 12 years of a housecall-only service, Dr. Miller built the Creature Comforts Veterinary Service location we all know today in 2010. We have been in our current building on Teut...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Did you know that 85% of cats and dogs have some degree of periodontal disease? The mouth is an incredible source of pain, but animals tend to be very stoic and conceal their discomfort, even when they are hurting from rotten, loose, or abscessed teeth. They may,...
January Brings New Beginnings
January is a time for resolutions and new beginnings. Whether you have a senior pet or a brand new furry bundle of joy, getting a head start on the new year is a fantastic way to keep your pet healthy.A cute kitten or puppy can be a wonderful surprise around the...