An Exam Before Vaccines: Does My Pet Really Need This?
You get a reminder email, text, or postcard -- your dog or cat is due for a vaccine or two. Time to make an appointment! You arrive for a simple visit with your healthy pet, and then a Licensed...
View ArticleIntegrative Medicine: What Can a Tongue Tell Us?
Did you know you can get clues about how your pet is feeling just by looking at his/her tongue or feeling his/her pulse? In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), it is important to look for...
View ArticleIs It Safer For Cats to Stay Inside?
If you feel your kitty should roam the great outdoors, you’re not alone. Many cat lovers feel their cat is happiest lounging in the fresh air or stalking unsuspecting prey. However, there are many...
View ArticleHow To Transition An Outdoor Kitty To An Indoor One
One popular myth about cats is they’re happiest having the freedom to go outside. This is far from the truth. There are many cats who are born and raised indoors who have no interest in going outside...
View ArticleIs Your Kitty Content? 6 Signs of a Happy, Healthy Cat
The world loves grumpy cats (just ask Grumpy Cat herself). We tend to think of our feline friends as sassy, independent, and apathetic creatures—and for many cat lovers, that low-key attitude is all...
View ArticleHome for the Holidays: Your New-Pet Checklist
Did you bring home a new pet for the holidays? Welcoming a furry member to the family is an exciting time, and it can be easy to forget a few simple but important steps to ensure life with your new dog...
View ArticleWhat is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
If you’ve ever owned (or been owned by!) a cat, chances are you’ve heard the acronym “FIV.” You know this is something your veterinary team talks with you about during your cat’s wellness visits and...
View ArticleHow Do I Know When to Take My Pet to the Vet?
How do I know when to take my pet to the vet? This is a good question. And it is a rather common question. Because too many times, pet owners worry that they waited too long or brought their pet to see...
View ArticlePregnant Cat Care Tips
We generally recommend having all pet cats spayed or neutered, but we also want to help make sure that, if your cat is pregnant, she receives the very best care. If you believe your cat is pregnant,...
View ArticleThe Secret to Successful Pet Adoption: 7 Shelter Pet Myths Debunked
One silver lining during this pandemic is how many people have been adopting dogs. In fact, one Chicago shelter recently declared themselves cleaned out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever....
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