When you're sick, it's easy to leave your medicine on a bedside table or on the kitchen counter. Maybe it's so you don't forget the next dose, or maybe it's because your pounding headache blocks every other thought. At any rate, over-the-counter medicines that cure you could kill your pet. Here's a list of 7 [...]
"All of a sudden our dog keeps scooting her butt across the carpet. It's disgusting. What's going on!?" To be blunt - it sounds like clogged anal glands. Most pet owners don't know very much about their pet's anal glands until there's a problem. Do you know how to recognize a blocked anal gland? The [...]
This just in: Sadie and Sophie, two beautiful Westies, have been coming to Town 'N' Country for years, and their mom won the Dyson!
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) issued a voluntary recall on July 25, 2010 of two specific lots of its therapeutic renal dry cat food in North America due to a possible salmonella health risk. As a further precaution, P&G is voluntarily expanding its recall to include additional veterinary formulas and some specialized Eukanuba dry [...]
How often do you brush your pet’s teeth? We just posted a poll on Facebook asking this question, and giving the following options for answers: 1. Daily 2. Once a week 3. I bought the special pet toothpaste. Does that count? We have a feeling we know which answer will be chosen the most. When [...]
The AVMA has reported a recall for Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal Dry Cat Food. No illnesses have been reported, but two lots of therapeutic renal dry cat food, sold in 5.5lb bags are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Info: UPC Code 0 19014 21405 1, Lot #s 01384174B4 and 01384174B2
Is “Oops, she did it again…” the new kitty pop song playing over and over in your head? When a cat develops disdain for and avoids the litter box he’s frequented in the past, it could be time to give us a call. There are lots of reasons a cat might develop the annoying new [...]
"Although we had a family friend cat-sitting, we came home from vacation to find my husband's favorite chair had become our two cats' favorite scratching spot. The upholstery fabric on both arms of the chair was in shreds." Cat owner, Martinsville, VA A situation like this is why so many cat owners think about declawing. [...]
The long days of summer are great fun, but they unfortunately provide more opportunities for injuries and illnesses. Most of us already have a human first aid kit in our homes for just such times. It’s also a great idea to keep some additional supplies on hand for emergencies and illnesses for our dogs and [...]
Many pet owners have a creative flair for imagining what their dog or cat might say in a given situation: Fez the Siamese at mealtime: "Hmmmph. No smoked salmon today?" Lacy the Cocker Spaniel when the owner's ready for a walk: "Oh BOY, OH BOY, OH BOY…..I can't WAIT!!!" Any critter on the vet's table [...]
