Cats
The Inside Scoop on Registering Your Pet’s Microchip
Microchipping your pet is smart. Registering your pet’s microchip is brilliant. So, why don’t more people register? It might be the one-time fee ($19.99 with Home Again, the company our clinic uses). It might be the “What else are they going to sell me” factor. It might be the “Registration form I got at the…
Great Names for Pets
Obviously our profession introduces us to lots and lots of four-legged friends. Some have pretty unusual names. And most names seem to come with great stories so here are a few behind our own pets’ names. No laughing. Or judging. We think they are great names for pets. Obviously! Lori Cherney, DVM One of our…
How to Pill a Cat
Confidence, patience, and optimism are key factors in this process. Realize this is new for you both and may take a few tries until you get the hang of it. We are happy to answer your questions and offer free training for our clients. Our step-by-step pictorial and video below are great places to start….
Did You Bring a Stool Sample Today?
When we ask if you brought a stool sample, is your first thought, “Crap, I forgot it!” (No pun intended. Well, maybe.) Our fascination with your pet’s poop is more about your safety and your pet’s health than anything else. We do get a kick out of the cute bags and containers you bring them…
Read Our Staff’s Disaster Preparedness Plans
In thinking of disaster preparedness, we all are pet owners just like you. As staff of a veterinary hospital, we feel we can’t just “talk the talk,” we need to be able to “walk the walk.” We’ve asked our staff about their own disaster plans in case of fire, flood or tornado, and wanted to…
To Buy or Not to Buy, That Is the Question!
Where Can I Buy a Dog? This may surprise you, but one question we have trouble answering is “Do you know where I can buy a (insert your favorite dog breed here)?” Why is this question difficult? One reason is the American Kennel Club recognizes 178 breeds! Knowing responsible breeders for all these choices is…
Pets and Halloween: Put Yourself in Their Paws
As humans, we get caught up in the costumes, the candy, and the pumpkin spiced lattes, but what about pets and Halloween? If you were to get down on all fours and look around on Halloween night from their angle, what would you see? A Dog’s Perspective on Halloween Cool! They left me a big…
Introducing Your Pet to a New Baby
What joy and excitement a new baby brings! But, how does your pet feel about it? He may have mixed feelings about the new bundle of joy. Keep your pet in mind as you transition to life with baby. This handout on introducing your pet to a new baby has some great tips. The Family Paws…
Toxic Foods and Household Hazards: What You Need to Know
This chart below highlights a few toxic foods you might not realize are bad for your dog (and many of these go for cats as well). We know the graphic doesn’t share “how much” and “how bad” and the reason for that is–it depends. How much did your pet eat, how much does your pet…