Keep fleas out of your fur-ever home!
🚫 Don't let these tiny pests make themselves at home in your house. Keep your indoor and outdoor pets protected with year-round preventives, and show fleas the door with a tidy home and basic routine.
Vacuum regularly, wash bedding and toys in hot water, and declutter to create an unwelcoming environment for fleas. Keep your pets and home flea-free all year round! #FleaFreeHome #PetProtection #HealthyPets
🌳 Keep your furry friend's outdoor space pest-free with these easy steps! 🐾
Ticks and other parasites love a natural landscape, but with a few changes, you can make your yard less appealing to them.
Here's what you can do:
- Cut the grass
- Trim weeds and overgrowth
- Relocate wood piles
- Remove wildlife feeding stations
- Clean up pet food left outdoors
By doing these simple things, you'll create a yard that pests won't want to visit! Keep your pet happy, healthy, and free from parasites! 💪
Paws up, pet parents! Keeping our furry friends healthy and parasite-free is a top priority. Don't wait until it's too late, start performing regular nose-to-tail inspections to keep your pet protected.
Whether it's once a week or after outdoor activity, take the time to check their tail base, ears, eyes, armpits, abdomen, and under the tail for any unwanted visitors.
Basic grooming, such as brushing and combing your pet's coat, can also help you catch any fleas or ticks and give you an opportunity to assess your pet's overall health. If you do find any, remove the tick with tweezers and dispose of it right away.
Make sure to keep up with your pet's preventive doses and contact a Veterinarian if you have any concerns. Let's keep our fur-buddies happy and healthy 🐾 #PetHealth #ParasitePrevention
Fleas and ticks are a year-round threat, and while completely eradicating them may not be possible, you can minimize their impact on your pet.
The key to success is a multi-pronged approach that includes veterinary-approved preventives, environmental management, and year-round pet health vigilance.
Keep your pet on year-round flea and tick prevention. These preventatives work by either repelling fleas and ticks or killing them when they bite your pet.
It's important to note that fleas and ticks don't have an off-season, so administering these preventatives year-round is crucial.
Who says cats and dogs can't be friends? 😸🐶 Share a pic of your furry BFFs and let's celebrate the love! 🐾💕
Cruciate ligament injuries are another common orthopedic issue in pets.
These injuries occur when the ligaments that stabilize the knee joint are torn or damaged. Symptoms include lameness, swelling, and difficulty putting weight on the affected leg.
Treatment options include surgery, physical therapy, and medications.
Do you have a superhero cat or dog at home? 🦸♂️🦸♀️ Share a pic of your pet in their favorite superhero costume (or any costume!)! 😻🐶
Did you know that one of the most common orthopedic issues in pets is arthritis?
Arthritis can be caused by a variety of factors including age, obesity, and joint injuries.
Symptoms include stiffness, difficulty walking, and difficulty climbing stairs.
If you notice any of these signs in your pet, it's important to speak with your veterinarian about treatment options.
Petting, scratching, and cuddling your pet could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep as mediation! Today is #nationalcuddleupday ! Share your cuddly photos with us! 🥰
The thought of holiday food makes our mouths water! Yours too? Guess what? Your pet's mouth is watering, as well! As tempting as it may be to share your amazing spread with your pets--beware of the following foods that are particularly dangerous for your fur-babies!
❗Chocolate
❗Pumpkin Pie
❗Corn Cobs
❗Gravy
❗Turkey Bones
Have you ever noticed your pup's nose turn from its usual dark color to more of a pink or brown color? Guess what that's called!?
Snow nose! aka Winter Nose ❄️
Snow nose most commonly affects Siberian Huskies, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and Bernese Mountain Dogs.
This condition is completely cosmetic! However, if your dog's nose gets smoother and smoother or raw with sores, you should definitely make a veterinary appointment.
Thank you so much for trusting us with your pet. We are honored that you have placed your trust in us. We wish you all the best this holiday season!
Don't forget about preventatives!
Your indoor cat still needs flea and tick prevention, even if your dog is on it!
Your dog ventures out into the wilderness and is naturally at a higher risk for attracting fleas and ticks. But, even your indoor pets can host these parasites!
You and your dog can easily carry home fleas and ticks that will go looking for another suitable host and potentially find a nice home on your indoor cat!
To keep everyone safe, administer year-round flea and tick prevention to each pet.
1 in 4 dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime. 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer. Those are some staggering statistics! The best thing you can do for your pet is to keep them healthy and recognize the warning signs of cancer:
❗️ Unusual or fast-growing lumps or bumps
❗️ Unresolved vomiting or diarrhea
❗️ Unexplained or unresolved pain or limping
❗️ Unexplained bleeding or discharge from the nose or in urine or stool
❗️ Difficulty performing basic functions like eating, drinking, swallowing, breathing, urinating, or defecating.
❗️ Foul mouth odor
❗️ Swollen lymph nodes
❗️ Sores that do not resolve or heal
❗️ Weight loss or loss of appetite
❗️ Lethargic with no interest in usual activities
Although all of these symptoms can be linked with a variety of other conditions, they can all be linked to various cancerous conditions in your pet and should be examined.
Dogs can get the flu! Just like me and just like you! 😰
There are two identified strains of the canine influenza virus (CIV) -- H3N8 and H3N2. Both strains are spread mostly through close contact, respiratory secretions, contaminated objects, and people carrying viral pathogens that can transmit to dogs. Canine influenza viral strains are highly contagious among dogs.
CIV is mild in most cases but, as with people, some can develop into a more severe illness. Dogs with mild CIV will generally develop a mild cough that sounds similar to kennel cough. Dogs with CIV may also display the following signs:
➡️ Eye discharge
➡️ Sneezing
➡️ Nasal discharge
➡️ Fever
➡️ Lethargy
➡️ Inappetence
In severe cases, dogs can develop a high fever, pneumonia, and a bacterial infection secondary to the viral infection.
About 20% of dogs who contract CIV remain asymptomatic but can still pass it along to other dogs. If an outbreak occurs in your area, be sure to:
➡️ Vaccinate your dog for both CIV strains if you travel with, board, or visit dogs parks often
➡️ Keep your dog away from other dogs who exhibit signs of illness
➡️ If you've been interacting with a sick dog, be sure to wash your hands and change your clothes before engaging with your own dog.
