Blog: pet care

Jimmy and a nerf ball

Tips for Preventing Ingestion of Weird Stuff

Since joining the veterinary industry only a short time ago, I have witnessed four exploratory abdominal surgeries. The surgeons removed hair elastics, a needle and thread, foam nerf balls and chunks of a rubber toy from the stomach and intestines of one cat and three dogs respectively.

Dog in the Snow

5 Things You Should Know Before Boarding Your Pet at a Kennel

The question that everyone asks when they go on vacation is “What do we do with the family pets?” A great solution is a boarding kennel. A boarding kennel is a place that will take care of your furry friends while you are away, but the trick is finding the...

Dog with Xmas Treats

Holiday Safety Tips for Pet Owners

With the holiday season upon us, there are a few things owners should be aware of so that the festivities are a happy and healthy time for all members of the family (including the furry ones).

Border Collies

Tips and Tricks for Beating Your Pet’s Winter Blues

When the snow flies, the temperature drops and daylight dwindles to 8 out of 24 hours a day, exercising your pet can become challenging. All I want to do when I go to work before sunrise and come home after sunset is snuggle up with my three border collies, a...