Fall Flea and Tick Prevention

The crisp air, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice everything! You may think with the fall season, fleas and ticks are behind us. Fall flea and tick prevention is more important now than in any other season. Did you know the number of fleas on animals can almost double in the fall? In the autumn, there is generally more precipitation and …

Keeping Your Fur Kids Safe: Crafting an Emergency Weather Plan

It’s definitely storm season in the Ozarks. And while we’re all pretty clear on what to do to keep the humans in our house safe when we hear those sirens, we may not have a plan for our fur kids. Here are a few helpful tips to keep your pets safe this storm season. Tornadoes can strike quickly and with …

New Dog Respiratory Illness

Respiratory infections, such as canine influenza or Bordetella (kennel cough), are common and cause outbreaks in shelters, kennels, and doggie daycare facilities. But a new illness has emerged that is more severe than these commonplace conditions, with a considerable portion of cases progressing to pneumonia. A number have been fatal. Symptoms of this respiratory illness include: While numerous cases have …

Calming pet tips

Keep Your Pets Calm this Holiday Season

‘Tis the season for winter holidays, and the buzz of upcoming celebrations fills the air! While the excitement is palpable for the human members of your household, make sure you consider the potential stress for your furry companions. As routines shift and environments transform, worry not – we’ve compiled some helpful tips to ensure a joyous and stress-free season for …

Summer Paw Care Tips

Summer is almost here, which means lots of outside time and walks with our pups! Spending time outside in the fresh air and sunshine is fantastic, but sometimes it can be rough on dog paws. Here are five typical summertime paw problems that are entirely preventable: 1. Burnt and torn pads. If you’ve ever run across the street barefoot, you …

Does your pet have a toothache?

Pet toothaches are notoriously hard to spot in pets thanks to our companion’s enthusiastic love of food. Most pets will plow through their meals, regardless of the oral pain they may be experiencing. Also, more often than not, our pets don’t like us sticking our hands in their mouths any more than we want to do it, which makes looking …

Have a Healthy New Year!

It’s that time of year again! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? What about resolutions for your pet? Here are some ideas to make sure you and your pet have a fun, healthy 2022! Schedule their annual wellness exam. Start the year off with a check-up. Your pet can’t tell you how they are feeling; regular exams help spot …