With warmer weather finally here, that means the creepy crawly bugs are here too! Fleas hang out on pets and wildlife and drop eggs into the environment waiting for the next host. Ticks thrive in wooded areas, areas with tall grass, or where wildlife like deer travel. After our first frost, we see fewer fleas […]

Being proactive in your pet’s care is a vital part of having an animal as part of the family. This means monitoring your pet for changes and providing preventative veterinary care. Sometimes people forget that their mature pets need the same amount of care and prevention that puppies and kittens do. We all know that […]

Noise Phobias: thunderstorms, vacuums, and fireworks. Oh my! If your dog is fearful of storms, fireworks, strong winds, the smoke detector, the vacuum, or other sounds, you are not alone!  More than 20% of dogs have some level of noise phobia.  My dog, Hilda, often shakes, pants, and paces any time she hears rain outside. […]