"It's all Greek to me." Chinese Herbal Therapy and Acupuncture are two options of integrative medicine that we offer at Town N County. We know that many of you have lots of questions about these ancient treatments that can seem foreign to those of us in the west. We've run across a great video that [...]
Coming Soon to a Vet Clinic Near You Forget the Nightmare on Elm Street – you could experience your own horror movie if your pet manages to gobble up Halloween treats. At this time of year, many of us shop early and often for a sweet-themed holiday, bringing tempting treats very close to our pets. [...]
We've all seen the ads for discount drugs - especially in emails and on Ebay. Once again, however, the US Government is issuing some really strong warnings against buying prescription medicines from fake online pharmacies. This is important information for your pet - but it's important for you, too. What's the problem? The truth is, [...]
Food has natural energetic properties that can help the body heal itself - naturally. Sometimes altering a pet’s food can make a marked difference in appearance, energy level, and general well being. When your pet is not well, eliminating one food type or adding another sometimes produces dramatic improvements. Even with healthy pets, a change [...]
Although The University of Georgia has a bulldog for a mascot, it was cats that were the subject of a recent study that has been all over the news. What it revealed about a cat’s life after dark surprised the researchers – but it surprised the cat owners even more! Sixty pet cats in Athens-Clarke [...]
It started as a routine check-up last fall for our friend Grai, an eight year old Schnauzer. Enlarged lymph nodes prompted diagnostic testing that confirmed lymphoma. Thankfully -- and due in large part to the Martin family's vigilance -- Grai's cancer was caught early. Chemotherapy treatments began soon after, and Grai's family supplied lots of [...]
Q. My dog is on the flea prevention you recommended. I'm positive she doesn't have fleas, but she's still scratching a lot. What gives? A. There are several possibilities. Food allergies, skin conditions, or - fleas. Recently we received a call about one of our favorite patients who had been scratching incessantly and was generally [...]
We’ve talked about a number of behavioral issues in our posts this month - fear of fireworks, fear of thunder, and separation anxiety. But aggression is one of the biggest behavior problems that bring pets to us here at Town N Country. Aggression isn’t qualified simply by a dog that bites. A dog that bites [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
