Holiday Pet Emergencies
We want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend. We will be closed both Saturday and Sunday. (April 20th & 21st) As we get ready to celebrate Easter this weekend, please remember that your pets will be curious…
What you should know about Canine Heartworms
Written by Susun Andrews, LVT As the weather starts warming back-up, we start thinking about getting outside more and enjoying all the fun activities that spring and summer bring to the Grand Valley. One bad thing that comes with all…
Holiday Hazards for Pets
While the year-end holiday season is festive & fun, it can create a whole host of problems when pet owners forget about holiday hazards for pets. We hope you enjoy the holidays and offer the following tips to avoid emergency…
Pet Diabetes Primer
November is National Pet Diabetes Month. Given the scary rate of increase of pet diabetes in the U.S., it’s important for pet parents to get the basic information on how to spot and deal with this dangerous condition. Did You…
Pet Obesity Tips & How To Get Your Chubby Pets Healthy
It’s been said that pet obesity is one of the biggest preventable health problems for dogs & cats in the United States. If you have overweight or obese pets, you’re keeping company with a lot of other pet parents. In…
Pet Hospice Care Primer
National Pet Memorial Day occurs on Sunday, Sept. 9th, so we’re focusing this month on pet hospice care. When a pet has a life expectancy from months down to a few days, and pet parents are not ready to euthanize…
Tips on Creating Low Stress Vet Visits for Cats
Year after year, veterinary medical research reports show that the number of vet visits for cats is only 50% of the entire cat population. This lack of vet care for cats can have serious ramifications: Cats can suffer from untreated…
Fireworks Calming Tips for Pets
Most people love the excitement and beauty of fireworks on the Fourth of July holiday, but most pets don’t. With that in mind, here are some fireworks calming tips for pets. Fireworks Make Pets Want to Hide Or Run Away…
Cat Adoption Tips: 10 Signs of a Healthy Shelter Cat
In honor of National Adopt A Cat Month, which occurs every June, we’re offering a series of tips on how to adopt a healthy cat. While it’s also important for your veterinarian to check out your cat’s health, cat parents…
How to Identify Heat Stroke in Dogs & Cats & How To Save Pets with Heat Stroke
Heat stroke in dogs & cats is a deadly condition that’s totally preventable. Yet, year after year, stories of dogs or cats that died an agonizing death from being locked in a hot car continue to be reported. National Pet…