by Vicki | Apr 25, 2018 | Behavioral Tips, New Pet Tips, Seasonal Information
Phobia: The fear of loud noises is considered a phobia, which is an intense response to a situation that your pet perceives as fear inducing. The pets response is out of proportion to the stimulus they fear. Phobic responses are very similar to fear, however...
by Vicki | Feb 23, 2016 | Additional Services, New Pet Tips, Press Releases, Uncategorized
Bad Breath: Bad breath is the most common sign of dental disease noted by pet owners. However, this is often only the tip of the iceberg. The gums can become irritated leading to bleeding and oral pain. Bacteria surrounding the roots can also gain access to the...
by Vicki | Jan 13, 2016 | Additional Services
Just what is cold laser therapy? More and more veterinarians are recommending cold laser therapy as a means to help their patients with acute and chronic medical problems. Commonly known as LLLT, cold or soft laser, it is a form of photo therapy which involves the...
by Vicki | Nov 12, 2015 | New Pet Tips, Seasonal Information
With the holidays fast approaching we are all anticipating the wonderful sights, sounds and foods of the season. Our pets however experience a unique set of circumstances that can put them at risk for needing medical care. It is our intention to help you and your...
by Vicki | Oct 28, 2015 | New Pet Tips, Seasonal Information
Let’s face it most of us find chocolate anything irresistible. Seriously there should be a chocoholic’s anonymous! While WE may experience an expanding waistline from our indulgences, our PET’S can actually be poisoned by theirs. You see chocolate...
by Vicki | Aug 13, 2015 | Additional Services, New Pet Tips, Uncategorized
A lot of pet parents have their pets micro chipped but do not fully understand the process. The following information is intended to clarify a few missed conceptions. First and most important, A microchip is NOT a tracking device, it does not function like an automobile lojack.
by Vicki | Jul 15, 2015 | New Pet Tips, Seasonal Information
Toad poisoning Legend has it that when the princess kissed the ugly frog it turned into a handsome prince and they lived happily ever after. In truth, there is a toad (which looks like a frog, but is usually larger and typically flat...
by Vicki | Feb 25, 2015 | Additional Services, Behavioral Tips, New Pet Tips, Uncategorized
Behavior: Before introducing cats, it is helpful to understand their natural behavior. Feral cats typically live in matrilineal, related colonies. Male cats may travel among a number of colonies. When an adult female cat enters the colony, they are typically driven...
by Vicki | Feb 25, 2015 | Additional Services, Behavioral Tips, New Pet Tips
So you are expecting a new baby! (Of the human kind that is!) Congratulations! In the course of the many preparations in expectation of your baby, on that list should be considering what measures you will need to take to make the presence of the baby acceptable in...
by Vicki | Feb 25, 2015 | New Pet Tips
Fleas are a year-round problem in Florida and besides being a nuisance, can cause disease. Contrary to popular belief, fleas cannot fly, but they can jump surprisingly high and far for their size – almost three feet! In an animal who’s very sensitive to flea saliva,...