Do It Yourself
Dog Agility
What is Dog Agility? Dog agility is a cooperative sport where a handler directs their dog through a timed obstacle course correctly performing varied physical tasks. The course is usually between 15 and 20 obstacles long. The obstacles can be jumps, tunnels, a table that requires the dog to pause for 5 seconds, a teeter-totter…
Dogs with Disabilities
From time to time we run across something that really inspires us. This story was one of them. We have clients who have pets with a disability. Perhaps a dog with 3 legs, a cat who is blind, or a pet who can’t easily get around. Living with these pets can be challenging at times,…
DIY Upholstery Cleaner Is Put to the Test
Puppies are a lot of fun. They can also be a little on the messy side. Ellen, my Bloodhound pup, was having reoccurring urinary tract infections. Fortunately, one of the many benefits of working at a veterinary hospital includes bringing your pet to work. Ellen came with me every day because she had to go…
How to Survive Taking Your Cat to the Vet
I have had 6 cats in my adult life and have taken many trips to the vet over the past 20 years. I want to share a few ideas that have worked for me to offer you hope, inspiration, and encouragement when taking your cat to the vet. Follow the Tips That Work for You…
How to Remove a Tick
Even though tick rhymes with ick, don’t ignore them just because they are gross. Prevent them if you can because ticks can carry diseases that affect both humans and animals alike. Prevention! We encourage all pets to be protected against ticks using a product such as Frontline, Nexgard, Revolution and the like. These are given…
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….
What Should You Do If You Find a Baby Rabbit?
With spring in full bloom, we have lots of little creatures running around. We recently had this little bun-bun in the office for treatment. What should you do if you come across a baby rabbit? There are many myths out there, so let’s clear a few of these up. Our pointers will help you help…
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…
How to Care for Injured Wildlife
Sometimes our modern life interferes with nature’s wild inhabitants. If you find an injured wildlife, instructions for what to do are below. While we want to help, we ask that you contact the Wildlife group, not our office, for the fastest response. We are not able to pick up injured wildlife on your behalf. We…
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