I'm here to get my nails done. Hear that? That tap dancing noise is a telltale sign that your dog's nails need to be trimmed. It's a rare dog that enjoys the process, but if you follow the bouncing ball on the screen, we have a few hints to help broaden your Ringo's repertoire. [...]
You'd think that a visit to the vet would be as simple as getting your pet into the car, driving to 204 East Gurney Street, and walking in the front door. Day after day, time after time, dogs and cats prove otherwise. We've seen it all. Dogs might get so nervous that they balk, and [...]
Don't you just love a long, luxurious soak in a hot bubble bath? We're betting that this isn't something you and your dog have in common. Most dogs just don't like taking a bath, and for most dogs, they only need to be bathed every six weeks to six months. (Surprised? Read more...) For dogs [...]
Long ears, short ears, pointy ears, floppy ears. All dogs have ears, and at some point in time, all dogs' ears need to be cleaned. If you've not cleaned Sounder's ears lately - if ever - take a peek inside. Cleaning Time. Have you heard? Some dogs rarely need to have their ears cleaned, and [...]
For many dogs, riding in a car is a smorgasbord of pleasures. Look at it from your dog's perspective: the anticipation of seeing something new, the new sights, all the fabulous smells, and just the simple fact of being close to you. Then there are the dogs that are miserable in the car. For these [...]
As if ticks weren't bad enough already, there is a tick borne parasite on the rise. It's called Cytauxzoon felis and it causes a very serious disease called Cytauxzoonosis. The organism infects the blood cells of cats, including house cats, by a tick bite. And yes, we have had cases at Town N Country. Cats [...]
Two pals at Doggy Daycare! Dogs are instinctively social creatures. They enjoy people, and they usually enjoy hanging out with other dogs. When it's time to introduce your dogs to a new friend, or a new member of the household, you may still find that you'll have to help the social instincts along, [...]
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 [...]
