Dogs and cats love affirmation. As humans, one of the our favorite ways to praise our pets is to feed them. Giving edible treats is a great idea some of the time, as long as they don't make up more than 10% of your pet's diet. For the other 90% of the time, there are other [...]
Ever wish your superpower was x-ray vision so you could see what's inside of something? It could answer a lot of questions you may have about what is hidden. At Town 'n' Country we're not looking to be in the next Marvel movie, but we can see inside your pet to help us know what may [...]
If you have a dog who is getting a bit grey around the muzzle, it's important to keep them fit and healthy. That goes for their body, but also for their mind. As your dog ages, their memory and learning can be affected by a change in the brain's glucose metabolism. This can cause memory, [...]
On average, pets are living longer than ever before. Modern science, better diets, and better care have increased life expectancy. But at what age is a pet considered 'old'? "My dog's 60 in people years." You've heard the old rule of thumb that one dog year is equal to seven human years. While it's true [...]
This is Katy, one of our senior patients. It's a sobering reality. You have the ability to help your pet live longer by keeping her from becoming obese. Being overweight can lead to many problems in cats and dogs, including inflammation, orthopedic disease, cancer, respiratory disorders, and endocrine or metabolic disorders. But the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
