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Do you use an activity tracker? Did you know there are activity trackers for dogs? Hills Science diet dog food is having a healthy weight challenge going on now. You can enroll your dog by May 20th. You feed your dog a Prescription Diet Metabolic food. Hills will provide for you a free Vetrax activity tracker. You can monitor how much exercise your dog is getting. Hills will even donate 1 week of food for … Read More
It is that time of year again…. When we look at what we can do to make 2018 better than last year. We challenge you to look toward your pets for a possible new years resolution. Check out this post from ASPCA blog to see if you can add any of these to you list!!! http://www.aspca.org/blog/setting-new-years-resolution-dont-forget-include-your-pets
We recommend all pets be microchipped for permanent identification. A microchip, a little larger than a grain of rice, is injected under the skin over the shoulders. It is a form of identification that can’t be lost like a collar tag. The number can be read by a scanner that most shelters and vet clinics have. We have had stray dogs brought to the clinic that we were able to reunite with the owner only … Read More
Leaving pets in the car is something that is hot news now. And the science is something we are all familiar with. We all have been subjected to, our parents or a friend leaving us to sit in a car while they just run in and finish a quick errand. This is really true to those of us who sat in cars that didn’t have air conditioning. The first car I can remember my parents … Read More
Bad breath and yellow teeth are just some of the outward signs of what could be a bigger problem. Yes, February is pet dental health month! But dental health is often a sign of other health issues. It can affect their kidneys, liver or heart! American Veterinary Dental Society states that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats are diagnosed with some form of oral disease by the age 3. Listen to this podcast that … Read More
Click on the link to see a graphic of 7 holiday pet hazards!!! Do you know how to keep your pet safe during the holidays? Are there any of these that surprise you? (Source. www.avma.org) 7 Holiday Pet Dont’s
Rex, what have you been eating? Your breath is atrocious. If you have said something like this to your dog or cat it may be time for a dental check up. Bad breath can be caused by several conditions but, dental disease is one of the most common causes. According to the AVDS 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have gum disease by 3 years of age. Other signs of dental problems are excessive … Read More
As cats age, they experience many of the same changes as we humans do. As a responsible pet owner, there are certain things you can do to help accommodate these changes and make your cat’s senior years a little more comfortable. If your feline is getting older, here are a few tips from an experienced Kalona vet that will help make the transition go a little smoother for everyone. Vision – Older cats are more … Read More
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