We all know that dogs are smart. Early on, we train them to sit, stay, roll over, and fetch. And, sooner or later, they train us to throw the ball, let them outside, and to scratch them behind the ears. We usually train our dogs with verbal cues. They train us...with no words at all. [...]
People generally fall into two categories - those who order mushrooms, and those who don't. Pets, however, should never have mushrooms in their diet. While you're not likely to serve mushrooms in the food dish, your pet just may decide to avail himself of the free samples that pop up in your yard, especially during [...]
We humans often treat our dogs like they are humans, too. We talk to them, get them cute outfits, watch television with them, and buy them Valentine's Day gifts. When it comes to diet, however, it's important to remember that our dogs' dietary needs (and you can read this in a whisper) aren't human. The [...]
So...our new guy Gilbert found a container of fish food. Since he can't read, he didn't realize that it wasn't something that he shouldn't eat. So he ate it. Actually, he ate the food and the cardboard container. When Gilbert's family found out, they were understandably concerned. What should they do? Would the fish food [...]
Gilbert did a great job with his first visit, and we noted a confident glint in his eye as he headed out the door for home. Next his family had a few jobs to do. First, they downloaded the Pet Desk App, available on iOS and Android. In the app, they filled out some information [...]
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 [...]
