A picture's worth a thousand words, and digital X-rays provide a very good picture of what's going on inside your pet. Why does it matter to you? Here are 7 reasons your pet gets excellent care with digital X-rays: 1. Show me your muscle. With digital X-rays, you can actually visualize individual muscles and tendons. [...]
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” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Prepare Your House for a New Pet or Two Congratulations! Adding a pet to your family is an exciting decision. Like many things in life, being well-prepared makes a positive impact. (Ask any Boy Scout.) Here are 7 steps you can take to get ready for your happy addition: 1. Consult a professional. [...]
When you have your pet's teeth cleaned, it's obvious that you want what's best for them. You may have noticed ads for sedation dentistry or even "anesthesia-free dentistry." While many pet owners may express concern about using anesthesia on their pets, this sort of ad plays on fears and is actually dangerous. In fact, according [...]
Teeth Cleaning for Famous Pets like YoursPart of a routine check up at Town N Country is a visual inspection of your pet's teeth. Even if your cat isn't finicky like Morris the cat or a hero like Lassie, she may need to have her pearly whites cleaned. Your own teeth are brushed twice a [...]
To date, the greatest researchers and scientists haven’t come up with any reasonable substitute for old fashioned exercise. Every creature needs it. Exercise is only part of the picture, though. As with humans, exercise has to be coupled with a good diet. For the feline diet, remember that cats are obligate carnivores – they must [...]
A treadmill is hard work for dogs, too! Is your normal alarm clock the unmistakable aroma of doggie breath wafting over you? Walking first thing is how many dog owners start the day, but even the best laid plans can run into complications and interruptions. How do you cope? Here are a few [...]
"Hello, my name is Jack, and I have a fat cat." Even with your pet, image is everything. No one wants to admit that the family pet is overweight because he overeats or doesn't exercise. Here are a few examples of why your pet might be overweight - despite your protests to the contrary: 1. [...]
