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AVMA Halloween Video Here is a YouTube video from the American Veterinary Medical Association which helps to educate pet owners about the dangers specific to the Halloween holiday.

Here are some links and phone numbers related to pet loss and grief support. These are resources for clients who are experiencing severe grief after the loss of a pet. This is not unusual and we all feel that pets are a part of our extended family groups. Please reach…

Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms and Tapeworms Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite found in dogs and cats, especially in puppies and kittens. We also see whipworms, hookworms, and tapeworm infections in some pets. The adult worms live in the intestinal tract and deposit eggs within the intestines where they pass…

Heartworm disease is a contagious disease caused by the heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. This fatal disease has been a common cause of death in dogs in most of the United States for decades. It has been found in Utah since 1993. This is transmitted to your dog with a single bite...

You should consider spaying or neutering your pet. We usually recommend having this surgery performed when your pet is between 4 ½ and 6 months of age (a few weeks after the completion of your pet’s initial vaccination series). In females, the surgery should be performed before the first heat…

Many pets need to have their nails trimmed on a frequent basis. Most pets, especially those kept indoors, do not wear their nails down properly. Over a period of time, these nails grow to excessive length, and can damage furniture and carpets, scratch people, break easily, and often even become...

It is not unusual to see pets who have coat and skin problems related to inadequate bathing. Contrary to popular opinion , dogs and cats are not entirely ‘self-cleaning’ and bathing is perfectly safe to do frequently. The newest pet shampoos are safe to use every day (if needed). We…

Many pets are lost or stolen at some point in their lives. Even pets that ‘always stay in their yards’ or in the house are likely to end up at a shelter or a veterinary hospital at some point due to accident or illness. A collar with an identification tag...