Ann King has always worked with animals. She grew up on a farm, and from an early age she helped take care of animals. Her family counted on her to make sure the animals on the farm were watered, fed, and alert. Her father raised beef cattle, and like any farm girl, Ann competed in [...]
Cats are experts at concealing pain, so when a can is hurting, it's up to the owner to notice behavior changes that indicate discomfort, such as difficulty jumping, climbing stairs, or playing. That was the case with one of our patients named Zoey, a 14 year old cat with osteoarthritis. OA causes cartilage to stiffen, [...]
As cats age, the tissue between joints begins to wear down. Bone rubs against bone, making moving painful. But cats are notorious for hiding pain! You're going to have to watch for clues: "Let me just lay around, please." A cat with osteoarthritis will be less inclined to move. They won't be as excited about [...]
Zoey is one of our patients who has a better quality of life thanks to Solensia! Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs when joint tissue begins to wear down, leaving bone touching bone. You've heard of it in humans, but it also affects dogs and cats. Until recently, there was little relief [...]
Brandace rhymes with Candace, but if you prefer you can just call her "B". To us, Brandace Parham is pronounced "invaluable vet tech". She primarily works in surgeries, and helps ensure they go smoothly, from start to finish. Doll and Brandace are the few employees at Town N Country who have been here since Dr. [...]
We hear it all the time: "I need that shot that keeps my dog from itching." We agree with you. You do need that shot that keeps your dog from itching, and you need it before you have a problem. Cytopoint® works best at the first sign of itching or red skin, before it becomes infected. If [...]
Have you ever noticed that you buy the same things over and over? That's why subscriptions with automatic shipments were invented. At Town N Country, we have two options for you to schedule deliveries of what your pet needs. Vets First Choice is the go to for just about anything. It's a full service pharmacy [...]
The weather is changing, and we're headed into the hot spring and summer months. Many pet owners (and maybe their pets!) are already thinking about medical summer shave downs. A medical shave down is a full body short haircut, where your pet's coat or fur is trimmed to all one length with the face trimmed. [...]
Amanda Le is one of the amazing team of veterinary technicians at Town N Country. She actually came to us in 2013, working as a kennel attendant. It was very quickly evident how very much she loved animals, and how much they loved her! After a year and a half, she began working as a [...]
Theriogenology is the science of veterinary reproduction – a big word for the normally straightforward process of birthing puppies. But there are those who depend on the advice and expertise of someone with advanced training in reproduction. A Better Breed. We support breeders with health testing that will help ensure that puppies are genetically sound [...]
