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Three Legs and a Spare
There is a myth that a tripod cannot or will not have a good quality of life and will not be able to be a ‘dog’ or ‘cat’. The reality is that they can do anything a 4-legged friend can do. They can run, they can jump, navigate stairs, swim and are overall very happy animals!
Tricks and Treats for Home Health Care
In the spirit of Halloween, here are some tricks with treats you can try to make home health care tasks for your dog and cat—and you!—a little easier. We’ve been using some of these techniques at the clinic and have found that they make the procedures both rewarding for them and successful for us.
Veterinary Chiropractic Therapy
Chiropractic therapy is a minimally invasive way to improve your pet’s quality of life by managing decreased range of motion of the joints and spine. It is frequently used with other alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage and physical rehabilitation.
Is Grain-Free Dog Food Dangerous?
Everyone wants to give their dog the best of everything, right? Topping that list is usually food, but that fancy “exotic-meat-and-chickpea” dog food may be doing your dog more harm than good.
Medication Refills
Did you know that we have a prescription hotline number for medication refills, and a drive-thru to pick up your scripts or special food orders without leaving your car?
Our New ICU is Under Construction
The demands on our emergency services have increased and we recognized that we had outgrown our current space. So on September 10, we started construction on our new state-of-the-art ICU, which will bring more space and more equipment to monitor and care for our patients!
Back-to-school For Your Fur-kid, Too!
This time of year often means a lot of change in schedules, routines and activities—the days are getting shorter and the weather colder. Your 4-legged family members experience these changes right along with you. The dog trainers at PRO K-9 give some tips to help your pooch stay sane.
“Doobs” and Don’ts With Marijuana in the Home
Marijuana seems to be in the news a lot these days, with laws changing around the country and the public’s perception of it changing as well. Its presence has certainly become more common—as have instances of accidental ingestion by pets.
Dogs and Cats Need Their Teeth Cleaned, Too!
Dental disease in dogs and cats is very common, especially in older ones. It is recommended to do dental cleanings annually. If that seems often, remember that we have *our* teeth cleaned every 6 months!
Harmful Algal Blooms: Avoid Dangerous “HAB-itats”!
Many dogs love the water. But when there’s a thick coating of algae, it may be best to pass on the swimming because that algal bloom could be harmful to their health.