Did you know that there are over 7 million horses in the U.S.? Roughly 300,000 of them are wild. Unfortunately, a good amount of the domesticated horses find themselves in hard situations. About 200,000 are abandoned or rescued annually. If you love horses, as we do, you may wish there were ways you could help them. Read on as a Mt. Airy, GA veterinarian discusses some ways you can make a difference. Why Are … Read More
January is Walk Your Dog Month! Of course, one might argue that every single month is Walk Your Dog Month. That would not be inaccurate! Dogs should be walked on a daily basis, not just for hygiene reasons, but also for exercise and enrichment. Continue reading for advice from a local Mt. Airy, GA veterinarian on taking your canine buddy for a walk. Why Is It Important to Walk My Dog? Unless you have a … Read More
Many people have heard about or know about some of the serious illnesses that can affect our dog companions such as Canine Parvovirus and Rabies. And during routine vaccination appointments your dog is vaccinated against Rabies along with the 6 in 1 Distemper/Parvovirus combination vaccine. This vaccine protects our dogs against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptovirus (4 strains), Parvovirus and Parainfluenza. Depending on your dogs risk factors they may also be vaccinated against Bordetella (Kennel Cough) which is an airborne … Read More
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
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
It is only natural to become worried when your pet becomes ill or is injured. You must then decide whether he should be taken to your veterinarian immediately because it is an emergency situation, if a call for an appointment is all that is required, or even if it is only minor and temporary and needs no medical attention at all. The following will hopefully help you in making that decision. 1. Almost any problem involving the … Read More
The summer season is not too far away, bringing with it warmer temps and longer days. It’s the perfect time to spend some time outdoors with your pet. The change in season, however, also means additional dangers and hazards that could cause harm to your animal companion. Here are several tips to help you enjoy a safe, happy and healthy summer season with your pet. Always provide your pet with access to adequate shade and … Read More
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