7 Benefits of Exercising Your Dog: Why Fit Leads to Fabulous
Do you have your sneakers on yet?? Getting fit with your dog can be a lot of fun – and can certainly lead to fabulous. Read more...
Vaccinating Your One-of-a-Kind Cat
Before we decide what your cat needs, we’ll discuss habits, health, age and preferred environment. Learn more...
How to Stop the Critters that Bug Your Cat
We all love critters - but there are some creatures that are irritating and downright dangerous for our cats. You might think your cat isn't at risk...and you may be unpleasantly surprised. Read on... Fleas aren't just for outdoor cats. Fleas can also instigate a plethora of problems when they get a free ride into [...]
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 [...]
Adding Yip and Yop to Your Zen
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. [...]
Prescribing An Ounce of Prevention
July is Back to Basics month at Town N Country. Don't let the lazy days of summer mean you forget routine preventatives for your pet. Here are the basics for cats and dogs. Pure-Bred Persions and Not-Quite-Calicos: You know the type. They own the house, but you pay the mortgage. To keep your cool cat [...]
Too Dark for a Walk?
We're starting off the new year right with a new weight loss program for our patients - we'll walk your dog and/or exercise your cat for you!
When You Own More Than One Cat
For your house, you alone know the answer, but in most homes, the answer is more than one. According to the American Humane Association, most cat lovers choose to live with more than one cat. The average cat-loving family lives with 2.1 cats. What's right for you? Are you considering introducing another cat to your [...]
How Often Do You Brush Your Pet's Teeth?
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 [...]
Another Cat Food Recall – Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal Dry
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
