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Getting Rid of Fleas
Why is getting rid of fleas such a chore? The flea life cycle. You aren’t just dealing with the adult flea…you have to deal with their eggs (hundreds of them), which turn into larvae, which turn into pupae. Understanding what to do to remove each stage of the flea life cycle helps. Remember to treat…
Lucky Needs a Permanent Home
Meet Lucky Lucky was found by our groomer, Deb, outside her mom’s house. We have been fostering him for a while now and Lucky needs a permanent home! Why You Should Adopt Lucky Six year old’s never lie. At least about cats. John and Lucky have been sharing a room at night. John says Lucky…
5 Reasons Why You Don’t Take Your Cat to the Vet
There are a multitude of reasons why you should take your cat to the vet: a physical exam, the EKG, perhaps routine blood work, vaccinations or to check for parasites in the stool. Need more convincing? Here’s a good synopsis. Why You Don’t Take Your Cat to the Vet 1. He Looks Fine I…
Hands Free Way to Give a Cat Medicine
Giving a Cat Medicine: The Old Way via GIPHY Fear No More! We are here to proclaim you CAN give a cat medicine without hassle, headache, OR using your hands. Sound too good to be true? Let us introduce our very own Jackie Nelson. Jackie loves to train her pets. Really. Loves. Training. Her dog,…
Right Paw or Left Paw?
Animal behaviorists in the UK have answered the burning question all cat owners want to know. Is my cat right pawed or left pawed? We were up at night wondering about this, too. The Answer Is… The results were actually rather interesting. For simple tasks, like reaching for a toy on the ground or a…
Tooth Brushing 101
The Straight Scoop on Tooth Brushing Don’t laugh. Don’t roll your eyes. You need to brush your pet’s teeth! Regular tooth brushing helps keep mouth odor down. You wouldn’t go for years without brushing your teeth and neither should your pet. Regular tooth brushing at home should become routine for you and your pet. A…
Confused About Your Pet’s Blood Work?
When Blood Work Makes Sense Before surgery When your pet is sick Establish a baseline “normal” for your pet’s blood work before the Golden Years Routine monitoring of health problems or long-term medication use Keep a close eye on overall health as your pet ages What Are We Checking? How are those internal organs doing?…
Saying Goodbye: End of Life Concerns
This is by far the hardest and most emotional part of being a pet owner. And we are right there with you–it is the hardest part of our jobs, too. We are all pet lovers and truly feel your pain when this time comes. The end of life can be a sad time, a confusing…
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…
