We all want our pets to live forever. We want our cats to have nine-plus lives, and we hope it will be a long long time before our dog goes to Heaven. We have good news for you - in the past 40 years, the lifespan of dogs and cats have doubled. There are a [...]
Laser Therapy is the latest form of advanced medical care offered at Town N Country. Effective and safe, it's a non-invasive, non-surgical method to help the body to heal, and to reduce pain and inflammation. What is Laser Therapy? The concept of laser therapy is very simple. A wand is moved back and forth close [...]
There are many reasons that pets need to have anesthesia. Dental work, spays and neuters, mass removals, any type of surgery, and yes, C-sections require that your pet be anesthetized. At Town N Country, we have very strict protocols in place to make sure that your pet is safe before, during, and after anesthesia is [...]
We are truly overjoyed to announce that we are adding another veterinarian to our team at Town N Country. Dr. Kaitlynn Hicks will be joining us June 6th and we can't wait. Dr. Hicks will be helping our small animal patients with medicine and surgical services and critical care. She has a special interest in [...]
Have you ever noticed that X-ray vision isn't a popular super power any more? That's because modern technology has made it very common to be able to see through things. Digital imaging is truly like a super power- it's a way to look inside a body. At Town N Country, we use that super power [...]
By nature, dogs are social creatures. They love to be around people and other dogs. That's one of the big reasons that we have Doggy Daycare at Town N Country. It's a little bit like the dog park - with some advantages... Bye, Ya'll! Doggy Daycare is a convenient option for busy pet owners like [...]
Ann King has always worked with animals. She grew up on a farm, and from an early age she helped take care of animals. Her family counted on her to make sure the animals on the farm were watered, fed, and alert. Her father raised beef cattle, and like any farm girl, Ann competed in [...]
Cats are experts at concealing pain, so when a can is hurting, it's up to the owner to notice behavior changes that indicate discomfort, such as difficulty jumping, climbing stairs, or playing. That was the case with one of our patients named Zoey, a 14 year old cat with osteoarthritis. OA causes cartilage to stiffen, [...]
As cats age, the tissue between joints begins to wear down. Bone rubs against bone, making moving painful. But cats are notorious for hiding pain! You're going to have to watch for clues: "Let me just lay around, please." A cat with osteoarthritis will be less inclined to move. They won't be as excited about [...]
Zoey is one of our patients who has a better quality of life thanks to Solensia! Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs when joint tissue begins to wear down, leaving bone touching bone. You've heard of it in humans, but it also affects dogs and cats. Until recently, there was little relief [...]
