Does The Rocket’s Red Glare Frighten Your Pet?

How to Prepare Your Dog for July 4th If fireworks send your dog into frenzy, take a little time now to prepare your dog for the upcoming loud celebration. With some strategic planning, you may not have a quivering critter in your lap or under the bed. (The dog in the picture was so frightened, [...]

Simple Things to Help Your Cat Live a Healthy Life (or 9)

Keeping your cat happy and healthy is fairly straightforward with regular check-ups, a good diet and exercise. Unfortunately a simple oversight could lead to tragedy. A sad example is the sudden death of one of our patients, a completely indoor cat. The recent necropsy performed in our hospital revealed heartworm disease. Stop that Mosquito! It [...]

Changing Fate. How to Stop The Five Common Cat Ailments.

Every cat's health is threatened by 5 common ailments that are potentially deadly. As your cat's biggest fan, you can provide a good foundation for your cat's health with simple preventive steps. Take a look at how easy it can be: 1. Periodontal Disease Probably the most common problem affecting the feline population, periodontal disease [...]

Five Predictions for Your Unpredictable Cat

As a cat lover, you know how independent cats are. Inside or outside? In your lap or on top of the piano? Excuse me, is that a book in your hand and were you planning on reading it? Chances are your kitty thinks the reason you opened your book was so she could sit with [...]

What’s that Smell?!

You gave your dog a bath two hours ago, and you still smell something that's not pleasant. What's up with that? Aside from nicknaming your pet "Stinky," what's an owner to do? An off odor could be an indication of an underlying physical problem. Here are possible root causes of your pet's recurring reeking aromas: [...]

Spring Cleaning…Grooming for Your Pet

Our houses aren't the only thing that need a periodical deep cleaning. Your pet occasionally needs a thorough grooming session, too - whether done by you or by the team at Town N Country. Spring is a great time to get your groom on, and that includes trimming your pet's nails! Why is a nail [...]

A Raw Review: What’s Your Pet Eating?

Dogs and cats are instinctively meat eaters. It’s what they crave. Think of the dead bird offering that your cat so proudly left next to your slippers last week. Nature’s Variety Instinct Raw Frozen Diets are scientifically formulated with 95% meat, organs and raw ground bone, 5% fruits and vegetables and 0% grain. A “raw” [...]

Heartworm Prevention – Another Way to Love Your Pet

How do I love thee, O Furry Critter? One way to love your pet is to make sure his heartworm prevention treatment is up to date. The best thing you can do right now is have your pet tested for heartworms. The last time we had mosquito weather was about seven months ago, which means [...]

Puppy Pee, Puppy Poo, Happy You

When your puppy goes, and it's not on your silk rug from Persia, life is very good. Housetraining your puppy takes a fair share of time and patience. Here are a few tips to help you survive puppy pee, puppy poo and yes, puppy love: 1. Sign up for a check-up. Your first step to [...]

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