Blog: pet health
10 Spring Hazards That Can Harm Your Pets
Ahh, springtime, when the cold grasp of winter is finally fading away, and we can actually enjoy our time spent outside. Spring is a time when pets and owners alike can finally get outside and stretch their legs and have some fun! With all the joyous things that spring brings...
Common Toxicities
I’m sure most of us know or have a dog or cat that loves to eat everything. Unfortunately, we also know that there a lot of things that can be quite toxic to our pets! Did you know there is an ingredient in gum that is toxic to dogs? Or...
Fighting Fleas
Unfortunately, most of us pet owners have had the unpleasant experience of dealing with fleas. Despite effective treatment against fleas, they still present a threat to our pets. These pesky little insects can carry disease and cause serious harm to our pets. This is why it is important to be...
The Low Down on Heartworm and Tick Prevention
Quick Summary on Heartworm Heartworm is a parasite that is transmitted by mosquitos. A mosquito feeds on an infected animal and will pick up microfilaria (baby worms). These worms will mature into an infective stage in the mosquito. When the infected mosquito bites another dog or cat, the larvae enter...
