December 4, 2023

Medical Issues

New Treatment for Osteoarthritis in Dogs

Countrycare Veterinary Professional

Does your dog limp after exercise? Do they feel stiff in the morning? Maybe they are hesitating before jumping into the car or having difficulty going up the stairs. These could all be signs of osteoarthritis pain. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, chronic condition that causes your dog to hurt all the […]

October 3, 2023

General

How to Make Pumpkin Dog Treats

Countrycare Veterinary Professional

The fall season comes with cooler temperatures, shorter days and pumpkins everywhere. Many of us like to include our pups in the celebration of falling leaves and crisp air by making something special for them. For me, this means pumpkin pet treats! My dogs are not picky when it comes to food, but I like […]

September 7, 2023

General

Why is Veterinary Care So Expensive?

Aili V. Heintz, DVM

We have all probably experienced this same thought:  Why are things so expensive?  From buying groceries to filling up at the gas station, or even going out to dinner– things have all seemed to get more expensive.  Some of these price increases are caused by the current state of the economy, while other prices can […]