Hey there, Friends! There's still time to reach out and get medications for your pets if they don't do well with the Fourth of July celebrations. Just a friendly reminder that your pet must have visited our vet within the last 11 months for us to assist you. If your pet experiences a mild reaction and you don't need prescription medication, we have a range of Thunderworks and Thundershirt products that can help ease the impact of Fourth of July noises. We're here to support you!
Prepare yourselves for an overdose of cuteness, because March 23 is National Puppy Day! Established in 2006, National Puppy Day is a paw-some day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate unconditional love and fawn over the undeniably cute furballs that bring so much happiness into this world. While we’re all softies when it comes to our four-legged friends, today is also designed to raise awareness about puppy mills and help prospective pet owners consider adoption.
* source: national today
LAST CALL!!
Don't forget to pick up your pets' medications by 6pm today before we close for our new flooring to be installed next week.
We will return Monday, July 31st with regular clinic hours.
Dogs and cats react to fireworks as individuals. Some aren’t upset by the explosions, and others get hurt by panicking and jumping through closed windows or bolting through doors to get away from the terrifying noise and lights.
American pet advocacy groups point out that the number of escapees is so high that Independence Day is the busiest day of the year in shelters -- and that many pets get lost, injured, or killed. You should know which clinics or emergency hospitals will be open during fireworks season, in case you need one, as this will help you avoid time delays and stress.
Your pets will do better if they’re not left home alone during fireworks events. That's not always feasible, so think ahead before leaving them alone.
Signs of anxiety can include pacing, trembling, panting, drooling, attention-seeking (vocalizing, pawing, nuzzling, and climbing on people), hiding, and bolting. Escape attempts tend to involve hiding behind furniture and staying in a basement or bathroom. Because the source of the noise is confusing, inside dogs may want to escape to the outside, and outside dogs may be frantic to get inside.
Nervous pets tend to drink more water, so keep more available than usual. (And remember, these summer events usually mean hotter weather, and the likelihood of power problems, so extra water is already a good idea.) Bring outside pets inside, so they can't bolt. Keep your cats securely inside, and if your dog needs a potty break during the fireworks, take him outside on a leash, even in a fenced yard. Make sure all your pets are wearing an ID tag or a collar that contains your phone number. Tags and collars can be lost, so a microchip is even more useful in helping you find your lost pet.
Drug-Free Remedies
What can you do to keep your frightened pet safe and calm? For many frightened pets, just staying in a crate (as long as they are used to one) or in a “safe” room with a closed door is all that's needed.
Synthetic pheromone sprays such as F
Dr.Damewood is out of the office today.
Our favorite relief veterinarian, Dr. Buxton is here!
Give us a call!
Dr.Damewood is out of the office today.
Our favorite relief veterinarian, Dr. Buxton is here!
Give us a call!
To our valued clients, we ask for patience as we learn our new phone system. Every day is getting better however, there is still a learning curve.
If you are having a difficult time reaching us, please feel free to email us [email protected] or [email protected]
and we will get back to you just as soon as we can.
Thanks so much!
To our valued clients, we ask for patience as we learn our new phone system. Every day is getting better however, there is still a learning curve.
If you are having a difficult time reaching us, please feel free to email us [email protected] or [email protected]
and we will get back to you just as soon as we can.
Thanks so much!
"NEWS ALERT!"
Starting this Thursday, November 3rd, the clinic will be closing at 4:30pm every Thursday.
Please keep this in mind for
medication and food pick-ups.
Thank you and see you soon!
A day so nice they made it twice — September 26 is the year’s second National Pancake Day! Get those hotcakes on the griddle, it’s time to prepare some pancakes! Pancakes are an old staple, dating back to Ancient Greece. Since then, many varieties have been created across the globe. In Britain, France, and other parts of Europe, their pancakes (or crepes) are thin and often served with a sweet or savory filling. In Indonesia they consume pancakes known as “serabi”, which are made with rice flour and coconut milk. In Uganda pancakes are made with bananas. These are just a few of the many different variations across the globe. All are delicious and worth celebrating on National Pancake Day! Whichever style of pancake you prefer, get ready to enjoy a stack of them on September 26! Just remember that pancakes are not good for our furry friends, no matter how much they beg!
source: national today
