With the warm weather finally upon us, it’s time to take a moment to discuss the little pests that are associated with this lovely warmer temperatures. With this excitement it brings the dreaded pests, especially for our pets, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and heartworm. TICKS: Ticks begin to emerge from their hibernation when the weather starts to become warmer, typically we see two major “tick blooms”, one in early spring and again in the fall. Ticks … Read More
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Holiday Safety~*Enjoy the Best Time With Your Pets*~
Soon the holiday season will be upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and a variety of other holiday celebrations are just around the corner. As always, our goal is to not only have the best animal-human relationship and bond you can with your pet, but also to ensure they stay as safe as possible. HALLOWEEN Whether you are an adult or a child, Halloween can be enjoyed by all. If you choose to dress … Read More
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Tug’s Story
Our story is about our beloved dog Tug. We have had Tug since he was just 6 weeks old. He will be 11 years old in January 2016. We have been taking Tug to see Dr Fetherston since we first got him for his annual visits and any other medical necessities. He has always been such a good patient. Just about 1 year ago we noticed a growth on his neck. Over the span of … Read More
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Expecting A New Baby? Can you keep your pets?
Having a baby is such an exciting time for so many families. For those families with fur babies, it can be exciting as well as daunting to anticipate introducing your current furry friend to your new baby. You may also be concerned as to whether you can still continue the same relationship with your pet while you are pregnant. For the most part, you can continue your same animal-human relationship with your pet while … Read More
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Travelling with Your Pet: What you should know.
Travelling is Fun: What you should know about travelling with your pet. With more and more families and people having at least 1 pet in their homes, we are seeing more people travelling with their pets. When making the decision to bring your pet, there are a variety of factors you should consider. Choosing the safest, most comfortable option for your pet is very important. First we need to consider how well does your pet … Read More
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Getting a New Cat? Here’s what you should know about their first year veterinary care.
Acquiring a new kitten family member is a very exciting time. Whether a specific breed is sought from a reputable breeder or adopted from an outdoor living style, we will be very happy to be part of your health care provider and give you all the information you need to help you with your new addition; keeping them healthy and everyone happy. VACCINATIONS: In general, our recommendation is to start their vaccinations and exam around 8 weeks of age. … Read More
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Coyotes and Your Pets Safety
Recently we had a client in that lives in Lasalle that was telling us about the coyotes she sees in her yard at night. It prompted us to revisit a blog from a few years ago as it is certainly worth mentioning again. With the increasing development of homes and highways, there have been more sightings of coyotes in Lasalle and surrounding areas over the last few years. If their other food resources are scarce, coyotes … Read More
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Did you know animals can have allergies!?
ALLERGIES Did you know that our pets can suffer from allergies? They can! Essentially anything that a human can be allergic to, so can our pets; even other animal fur! Common Allergens for our pets can include (but not limited to): Pollens (grasses, weeds, and trees) Mold spores (indoor and outdoor) Malassezia, a type of yeast found on the skin of animals House-dust mites Animal dander Insects (bees, fleas, etc) Food … Read More
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Thunderstorm & Firework Phobia
Animals have a natural instinct to seek shelter when exposed to loud noises such as fireworks or thunderstorms. During their attempt to escape, your pet may damage property, injure themselves or any person near them in an attempt to hide. For this reason we DO NOT RECOMMEND trying to hold your pet back or prevent them from hiding as this may cause injury to you. In order to deal with thunderstorm and firework anxiety it … Read More
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Summer Safety!
WARM WEATHER DANGERS We all get excited as we get closer to spring and the warm weather is beginning to shine down on us. This means spending more time outside with our families, friends and furry companions. Our pets seem to enjoy the warm weather just as much as we do and as this time approaches we would like to take a moment to talk about the safety of our pets during the warmer months. … Read More
