Last year saw a resurgence of adult children moving back in with their parents. They moved for lots of reasons - layoffs, COVID, childcare issues, illness, or the high cost of housing. Many of these adults moved back home with pets in tow. If you've recently had grandpets begin living with you, there are unexpected [...]
We're talking this month about the importance of pet proofing your yard and garden. There are things that you can do to reduce the chances of your pet having a run in with a snake or another creature. If, despite your best efforts, your pet has a harmful encounter with another creature, it's important to [...]
At Town N Country, we deliver the very best. That's why we're accredited by the AAHA. That's why we're Fear Free Certified. And that's why we can provide services that ordinary veterinarian practices and clinics are not able to do. If your pet needs advanced veterinary medicine, there's a good chance that we can provide [...]
There's nothing like the good old outdoors in the spring! The fresh air and exercise is great for you and your pets. It's important to remember, however, that your yard can also hold dangers. This is the first in a series that talks about the dangers, but also about prevention and a plan of action [...]
There are a lot of things to like about Town N Country. We're a local business with a dedicated staff, many of whom have been with us for a very long time. That means that you get the benefits of years and years of experience in the field of veterinary medicine. It also means we [...]
When you're concerned about your pet, we are, too! When you have a question, we want you to have an answer. While we love technology, we don't want you to have to resort to the dubious Dr. Google or his partner Dr. YouTube. We want you to be able to talk to us. That's why [...]
Have you ever had an illness and your family physician wasn't available for a week? Have you been to the emergency room and waited, and waited, and waited to be seen? Have you had a long delay in getting test results? We're betting that you answered yes to at least one of those. Sometimes it [...]
When your pet has allergies, we want to alleviate the suffering as much as possible, whether the problem is parasites, food, or the environment. We always try to pinpoint the allergen, but at the same time, we work with you to calm the symptoms that cause your pet to be miserable. Dogs and cats with [...]
Veterinarian work is somewhat akin to solving a crime. Sometimes making a diagnosis and a treatment plan is really easy. We see a dog limping, we find a thorn in the foot. So we remove the thorn and the dog stops limping. Sometimes, however, it takes a little bit of investigative work to make sure [...]
Ectoparasites. It sounds like an alien monster in a grade B horror film on late night television. The truth is, these little characters are a nemesis that star in a reality show straight from your living room. The Characters. Ectoparasites are any parasites that live on the outside of a host. The main star is [...]
