We are all not immune to a changing economy. It can be stressful, expensive, and unnerving to think about! One of the great things about veterinary medicine is the creation of pet insurance. Similar, but not exactly like human insurance, pet insurance is a wonderful tool for today’s pet owner to help cover the increasing [...]
Tracking your pet’s resting respiratory rate is a key component of monitoring their cardiac health. Here is some information and guidance that will help you play an important role in your pet’s veterinary care! WHAT IS RESTING RESPIRATORY RATE? A pet’s resting respiratory rate refers to the amount of breaths your pet takes in one [...]
UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 19, 2020 by Dr. Vicki M Petsche Currently there is still limited evidence that companion animals can be infected with COVID 19 and no evidence that dogs or cats can be a source of infection to other animals or to humans resulting in COVID-19. There have been very few cases of [...]
Pets Have Teeth Too! Does your pet have bad breath? If you are not welcoming the exuberant kisses for you favorite furry friend because of bad breath, then there is a problem. Bad breath is a sign that your pet has dental disease. The source of the bad breath is from bacteria that are present [...]
WHAT CAN OWNERS DO TO REDUCE STRESS? Your pets pick up on your own stress level during their visits. Part of being a Fear Free certified practice, we encourage owners to be knowledgeful of their pets own anxiety and stress signs. With this information, not only can owners then determine if their pet is stressed [...]
Do you know what to do if you find a tick on your dog or cat? Step 1: Removal Using either Tick Twisters or tweezers with thin pointed tips- grab the as close to the skin as possible then pull or twist with a slow and even speed to avoid separating the head from the [...]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ONLINE STORE AND ONLINE PHARMACY?Covetrus (formerly Vets First Choice) is an online approved veterinary specific pharmacy that sells veterinary prescriptions, like Interceptor Plus and Nexgard. We are members of Covetrus pharmacy which allows our doctors to prescribe medications for your pet that can be shipped directly to your home. Some [...]
Kitten season is approaching! Here is some advice and information on how to introduce your new kitten to their forever home. WHAT TO EXPECT Congratulations are in order for the newest addition to your family! If this is your first time with a kitten, you’ll find out right away that they are balls of energy [...]
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT FOR CATS? Enrichment describes cats being able to utilize their intelligence indoors to be able to stay healthy, active, and to avoid developing any stress induced illness. Cats need to have appropriate areas to scratch, to hide, to sleep and to play! Enrichment for a cat includes their feeding and drinking [...]
Does your dog have itchy, red paws or skin? Your dog may have allergies. There is a wide variety of allergies that dogs can suffer from, including food or environmental. In humans allergy symptoms are usually runny eyes, runny nose, or sneezing. In most dogs, allergy symptoms include itchy skin or ear infections. All skin [...]
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