Pet Playground: Creative Ways to Inspire Pet Exercise

Pet Playground: Creative Ways to Inspire Pet Exercise

Back-to-school season usually marks a decline in the amount of leisure time we have. Opportunities for outdoor recreation and playtime generally start to wane for our pets, too. And, since pet exercise is certainly an essential component of wellness, there is a need for planning and ingenuity to get those paws moving. The cool thing […]
A Preventable Problem: Exploring Heartworm Disease

A Preventable Problem: Exploring Heartworm Disease

Although it may seem like the topic of parasites and heartworm disease comes up frequently in veterinary medicine, there is good reason. So many preventable diseases and compromises to pet health occur each year because preventive measures were not taken. Adding to this, there are still several misconceptions about how parasites spread illnesses and the […]
The Importance Of Regular Pet Wellness Exams

The Importance Of Regular Pet Wellness Exams

Apart from seeing your pet’s sweet face, and hearing about his or her devotion, abilities, or antics once or twice a year, we truly value the time spent assessing your pet’s health. We see your pet’s regular wellness exam as an opportunity to finely tune the conversation between you and your pet’s veterinarian, in order […]
Obese Pets: Risks and Remedies

Obese Pets: Risks and Remedies

Maybe the first time you noticed was when you attempted to take your dog on that 2 mile hike and she huffed and puffed the entire way. Or, maybe you were watching TV when you noticed that your robust kitty could no longer jump up on the couch next to you. Whenever the exact moment […]
Pet Dental Care: Why It’s Essential

Pet Dental Care: Why It’s Essential

Is improving your pet’s dental health on your list of new year’s resolutions? If not, it should be! Where once we relied exclusively on bones or hard kibble to keep our pet’s chompers healthy, we now know that daily dental care, pet dental examinations, and teeth cleaning are essential components to your pet’s overall health. […]