A trip to a veterinary emergency and specialty hospital with your pet can be a stressful experience. The goal for our hospital and team is to provide a client and patient experience that is second to none. From building design and work flow to our caring staff, we go the extra mile to ensure you and your pet get timely care with a smile.
Have you ever had a dog drop by on a surprise visit without its owner? It might be a dog you’ve met several times before who comes around to play with your dog. Or, it might be a dog you’ve never met until today. You might even end up playing host to several different dogs on the same day –…
Does your dog hide under the table as soon as he spots those instruments of torture (aka clippers) in your hand? And, even if you manage to grab hold of him, does he turn into a squirmer or a drama queen and make your job twice as hard? However, in spite of such difficulties, clipping dog nails is important. Here…
Shy and submissive dogs often urinate in response to stressful or anxious situations. Often, this is indoors, on furniture, in vehicles, or in places that you really don’t want your dog wetting. Instead of punishing dogs for submissive urination, try to understand that it is a behavior that you can curb and resolve with patience and training. Consider these 15…
Water is essential for life – this applies to all forms of life including you and your pet. In fact, most of the human and animal body is made up of water. So, always make sure you have a plentiful supply of fresh water available for your pet – it doesn’t matter if Tucker slops it all over your kitchen…
Getting your dog spayed or neutered is something that every owner is encouraged to do, but what are the reasons behind the urgency to spay or neuter? Actually, there are compelling reasons that make it the only practical and responsible choice for conscientious owners. Four reasons to spay or neuter your dog: It reduces the risk of cancer. Did you…
Pet hair loss can be very upsetting to pet owners – that thick fluffy coat you love to stroke may begin to have bald patches (alopecia) or areas of thinning hair. Pet hair loss may indicate an underlying illness or problem. Our furry friends are experts at hiding symptoms of disease and the first sign of trouble we may notice…
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