We had a lot of new patients move to Town N Country in 2021. Among them is Gilbert, a four year old shelter rescue who came to us after his former veterinarian retired. Gilbert's family had heard a lot about our Fear Free practice, and were excited to see if it was a fear free [...]
As we enter another holiday season at Town N Country, we celebrate all the things for which we are thankful, not just at Thanksgiving, but all year long. I am most thankful for my family, my many animals, and a career and a job that I enjoy. Dr. Horn I'm thankful for puppy and kitten [...]
Let's face it. If pets could talk, they'd probably embarrass us. Can you even imagine what they would say to your guests - and their pets - at the holidays? It would make a great holiday drama script. "I don't like you one bit." "Get out of my face." "That was funny the first two [...]
Holidays can be a stressful time for your family, and that includes your pets. Changes in routine, visitors, decorations, new smells, and - yes - your stress level can cause anxiety in even the calmest of animals. Stress can manifest itself in unexpected ways. Cats may hide, over-groom, scratch, miss the litter box, and stop [...]
At Town N Country we love our patients - and their families, too! We are so thankful to once again be voted the “Best of the Best” in the Veterinarian category as part of the 2021 Times News Reader’s Choice Awards. During this month of giving thanks, we want to say thank you for entrusting [...]
The third week in October is National Veterinary assistant week. We'd like to honor the vet techs at Town N Country by sharing a little bit of what they do... On a typical day, a veterinary assistant wears many hats, often jumping from one task to the next to ensure proper care for every patient. [...]
If your pet is dressing up for Halloween, we have a costume contest just for you! You and your friends can vote on the best costume, and the pet with the most votes wins a personalized trick or treat gift basket including: •CET chews to protect against ghoulish breath. • Free rabies vaccine, because we [...]
When you try to give a pet a pill or a capsule, you're literally going against animal nature. Pets instinctively don't want to swallow anything that is solid or smells 'off'. They reflexively flinch or fight when you're putting things into their mouth. Here's a primer on how to pop those pills into Priscilla's tummy [...]
We make a big deal about the fact that we're Fear Free practice, primarily because it is a big deal. We do everything we can to make your dog or cat feel comfortable while we're giving them an exam, including a special cat room, non-slick floors, exam ottomans, music, and even outdoor treatment areas. The [...]
A new puppy arrives at your home with a package deal of cuteness - sloppy kisses, cuddles, silly antics, and those adorable, adoring eyes. Puppies also come with a big appetite, a tendency to chew, and absolutely no behavior or manners. One of the important things that you need to give your new pup is [...]
