Doggone, it’s getting HOT!
Did you know dogs don’t full body sweat like humans and can suffer heatstroke far more easily? Here are few ways to keep your dog safe when they do go outside.
☀️Go on walks early or late in the day.
☀️Check the temperature of the ground they will be walking on, if it’s to hot to touch it’s to hot for their paws
☀️Provide fresh water. Kiddie pools and doggy ice treats or frozen peanut butter Kongs are great fun, help to keep them cool, and provides mental enrichment
☀️if they are hanging out outside with you make sure they have a shady area to rest in.
We think Kevin’s idea of playing in the sprinkler is a great idea to help beat the heat!
All April long if you take advantage of any of our Nexgard, Heartgard, Nexgard Plus, and/or Nexgard Combo rebates your pet gets to pick out a FREE Toy!
Don’t miss out on the fun! 😁
❓Ever wonder how dentals cleanings go here at SDMVC? Check this out!
🦷This video shows how we scale, polish, and take x-rays of our patients for all our dental procedures. This month we are gonna give you the dental breakdown! We will go over every part of the dental cleaning and why it’s important!
🐱This sweet kitty got his teeth cleaned and even needed some extractions to feel his very best again. He was a wonderful patient and happy to help us educate you all on dental cleanings!
Don’t think we forgot about cats! Cats need mental stimulation as well! Providing plenty of enrichment and exercise can help keep them happy and healthy. Bored cats breed chaos! Here some ideas to keep your cats mentally stimulated not only in winter, but all year around!
🪀 Cat wands and Puzzle toys
🪀 Window perches
🪀 Scratching posts
🪀 Cat Trees and Jungles
🪀 Laser pointers
🪀 Cat TV
🪀 Letting them hunt for treats
🪀 Cat Nip
Here is a sweet video of our Wesley playing with a small army of tiny Wesley's!
What’s your favorite way to keep your feline family member entertained?
Did you know that, like people, a dog’s mental health is as important as their physical health?
Getting your dog outdoors for walks and playtime can be a great way to help keep them mentally and physically healthy. Unfortunately, being under a foot of snow and temps dropping well into the negatives it’s a lot harder to get in that much needed mental stimulation. Here are some ideas we have to keep those pets mentally active even in the cold!
❄️Indoor play areas/doggy daycares
❄️Puzzles toys and games
❄️Inviting four legged friends over for in home play time
*see video for super cute golden playtime.
❄️Car rides
❄️Visiting Pet stores/Pet friendly stores
Comment your favorite ways you like to keep your dog mentally active in the these frigid months!
Did you know that more than 70 species of mosquitoes are capable of transmitting heartworm? It only takes one bite from a heartworm-carrying mosquito to infect your pet. 🦟
Fortunately, heartworm disease is preventable by keeping your pet on prevention medication year-round. 💊
Check out this adult female heartworm we found in a patient just last week!
Give us a call today to talk about the best preventatives for your pet! 🪱🐾
💖February is the month of love💖
Stop into our office and show our team members some love this February by leaving a valentine, a note or something sweet in their boxes located on the windowsill.
#LoveIsAFourLeggedWord 🐾💕
Check out Wesley giving some kitty love this morning. Lance even started falling asleep, how cute!!
Lance is 9 weeks old, neutered, up to date on vaccinations and is available for adoption!! 💕
Willow is finding a unique way to beat the heat. How about your pet? 🐾☀️
Halloween Pet Safety Tips!
Wesley Getting His Monthly Heartworm & Flea/Tick Prevention
Our Story: South Des Moines Veterinary Center
