How dogs get ticks. For your four-legged friend, summer is the time for long walks, swimming in the local pond and playing in dog parks with your friend. But before you do, just remember that even a little fun in the sun could turn awful for your dog if ticks show up to the party….
Here are the facts: Mosquitoes transmit heartworms Mosquitoes can bite cats Cats can get heartworm disease So why is it that most people focus on preventing heartworm disease in dogs and not in cats? After all, mosquitoes don’t care who they bite. Most pet cats live inside a home. And most pet owners are under…
Through a series of various factors like metabolism, diet, and more, certain pets can become dangerously obese. Overweight pets are often at risk for developing conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. Excess pounds also place stress and strain on a pet’s ankles and frame, which means overweight pets will likely experience…
Yes! Microchipping helps vets and owners find lost pets. In this case, a microchip is a small computer about the size of a grain of rice. We can implant it in your pet at our office in a simple procedure using a sterile needle. Each microchip has a unique serial number that can be read…
