The Informed Pet Owner

Posted on: 5 February 2020

The health and welfare of your pet is your number one priority. When they get sick or need specialized treatment, it may be hard to decide who to call first, your local vet or a veterinarian hospital. So, what's really the difference? Here are a few examples and also an overview of some of the services they both offer. This should make your decision a little bit easier.  Checkups and General Medicine [Read More]

Posted on: 27 January 2020

Bringing your dog to a boarding kennel can come with some extra challenges when your dog gets especially nervous in new settings or simply in the setting of a boarding facility. While there's a lot you can do to make sure that your dog is comfortable by wearing them down before getting dropped off, there's a lot of extra things you can do to make sure that your dog is likely to have a good experience instead of feeling especially nervous while you're gone. [Read More]

Posted on: 14 January 2020

Unlike a child, a pet cannot tell you what is wrong with them. Quite often they will not even act strange or show signs of being sick until it has gotten bad. With all the information available on the  internet, websites, and social media, it can be tempting to try to diagnose the problem and take care of it yourself. Unfortunately, the information is not always accurate. The best thing to do when you notice your pet is not behaving as normal is to see a veterinarian. [Read More]

Posted on: 9 January 2020

When your pet is in distress, it can sometimes be difficult to tell. Your pet isn't going to come to you with a problem like a human would. Your pet may have an issue that requires medical attention right away, and you may not know what signs to keep an eye out for. Read on for a few reasons why you should take your pet to the veterinarian hospital for treatment. [Read More]