Healthy and Happy Archives - Page 18 of 52 - Town N Country Animal Hospital

Does This Collar Make Me Look Fat?

If you've noticed Petunia looking a bit more flowery than usual this year, it's probably not an unflattering collar. It's true for humans, and it's true for pets. If you don't burn up as many calories as you consume, you are going to gain weight. Petunia's not alone in her weight creep over the past [...]

Counting Down to a New Year

The end of a year always invites reflection and remembering. We humans often have a tendency to focus on the negative, but as we count down the last minutes of 2020, we want to highlight some of the good things that happened at Town N Country. 1. Dr. Horn had a baby boy. 2. With [...]

Cold in Their Bones – Arthritis in Your Pet

Just like humans, as animals age, the protective cartilage that covers the end of their bones begins to wear out. The medical term for this is osteoarthritis. Falling temperatures often result in joint pain for cats or dogs who have started to develop arthritis. Signs of Pain. Your pet probably isn't going to cry out [...]

What Do You Say? Giving Thanks in a Tough Year

You remember being prompted as a child. "What do you say?" All our lives we've been reminded to give thanks. With all that's going on this year, it's more important than ever to take a minute and concentrate on the things for which we need to express our gratitude. At Town N Country, we are [...]

Fear Free Certified. What That Means for Your Pet.

Let's face it. Most pets don't relish a visit to the vet. The unfamiliar surroundings, strangers, cold tables, probing instruments, and the unpleasant smells are unsettling to almost all animals. It's hard to accurately assess a pet's health when they are feeling anxious, stressed, and afraid. We don't want your pets to feel fear when [...]