Have you considered cooking at home for your pet?

The vast majority of us buy commercially prepared diets for our dogs and cats.  However, pet owner surveys tell us that handing table scraps to our dogs is common.  So if you are sneeking morsels off the table to Fido then you are giving him food that is not formulated for a dog's digestive tract or his nutritional needs.

Is It Time To Say Goodbye?

Is it time to say goodbye?  Euthanasia, when the time is right, will most likely be the most difficult decision you will make during your pet's lifetime.  We have such an emotional commitment with our beloved pets that making the decision to end their life can be excruciating.  Sometimes the time for euthanasia is clear and there is no doubt you need to end their suffering.  Sometimes your pet's comfort wanes and waxes and the timing is not so clear.  We can help you [...]

The Dangers of De-Icers

What exactly are in those chemical de-icers?  Are they safe for my pet? 

National Pet Dental Health Month

Is pet dentistry really all that important to my pet’s health or is my vet exaggerating the need?

How Do I Keep My Pet Active in the Winter?

We can all get a little sedentary in the winter when the couch by the fireplace is more intriguing than the sub-zero temperatures and blowing snow outside.

Does your pet need a New Year's resolution to loose weight?

In 2017, an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

FDA Recalls Dog Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the presence of elevated, potentially toxic levels of vitamin D in several dry pet foods.

Are Nuts Safe For My Pet?

Mixed nuts are a part of many Thanksgiving celebrations.  In addition to turkey, nuts are another offering at the table that needs to be strictly restricted from your pet. 

Can my dog eat turkey?

The next holiday that can have negative consequences for your pet is Thanksgiving.  If turkey is part of your Thanksgiving celebration then make sure you know the facts before you sneak some turkey scraps under the table to him. 

Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs & Cats

Around Halloween we always get the question, "My dog ate the Halloween candy, what do I do?!"  So here is some information to help you manage this problem if it occurs.