I know, I know. When your dog turns on the charm under the dinner table, she's hard to resist. The big brown eyes, the turbo-charged wagging tail - it's a lot for any dog lover to resist. Before you throw her a chicken bone ("just this once") consider exactly where that chicken bone may end [...]
Congratulations to ISIS, who was voted "The Best of the Best" in our Facebook competition! Isis wins a day at the Town N Country Pet Spa! Isis gets a fabulous day at the Town and Country Spa, with a mani/pedi, a shampoo and deep conditioning, and an elegant style. He'll also have an [...]
Today we announced the winner "The Best of the Best" contest, but really, all the pets at Town 'N' Country are really the best. Which is why we offer your special pets our specials each month. For October, we have $5 off any size bag of Nature's Variety Instinct kibble. Instinct foods are grain-free and [...]
"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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s happening. Your pet is getting old. The dog that has loyally stood by your side for years is beginning to grey in her muzzle and is moving a bit slower when she stands up from a lying position. Or your formerly fearless cat seems to be downright jumpy around strangers lately. What’s normal? How [...]
Parvovirus is a serious disease that usually attacks the intestines of dogs. Puppies, adolescent dogs, and unvaccinated dogs are the most vulnerable to this simple deadly virus. Parvo survives virtually everywhere – for up to six months. Parvo is actually impossible in the natural environment where organic material inactivates disinfectants. Even on impervious surfaces like [...]
Did you know that most cats dogs have developed periodontal disease by age three? Have you looked in your pet’s mouth today? Do you know what to look for? Here are symptoms that may indicate your pet needs an oral examination: 1. Bad breath 2. Excessive drooling 3. Reluctance to play 4. Reluctance to eat [...]
Fleas are nasty little creatures. They are parasites, whose mouthparts are made for piercing skin and sucking blood. They are mobile in any direction: they can jump up to 7 inches vertically and 13 inches horizontally. That’s comparable to a human jumping 250 feet vertically and 450 feet horizontally. After emerging from the cocoon and being initially fed, an adult flea can survive from 2 months to 1 year between feedings. For a period of 2 weeks up to 8 months, a female flea can lay 15 to 20 eggs per day. That’s potentially 280 to 4,800 fleas in a relatively short time.
