Summer Pet Safety Tips
As the warmer weather arrives it also happens to bring with it some hazards – especially for our pets. To make sure your pet’s summer season is as fun and safe as possible, we'd like to share these important safety tips.
June is Rabies Vaccination Month
During the month of June, the Veterinary Team at our Pet Health Centers is spreading the word on keeping your pet up to date on their rabies vaccinations, and offering $15 vaccinations all month long. Whether indoor or outdoor pets, it’s the best way to protect them from harm.
Don and Karen LaRocca Pet Wellness Center Opens
Join us on Wednesday April 11, at 11:30am for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the highly anticipated Don and Karen LaRocca Pet Wellness Center! This state-of-the-art facility, made possible by the overwhelming generosity of the LaRocca Family, marks another advancement towards creating a better world for all companion animals.
Special Diagnostic Lab Work Awareness Month
Your pet's health needs sometimes extend beyond basic examinations and blood screening. For the month of March our Pet Health Center is offering 10% off special diagnostic lab work testing.
For the Love of Your Pet: Valentine’s Day Safety Tips
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year – we treat our loved ones to extra affection, beautiful flowers and…of course…candy. But what about our pets? While a new Valentine chew toy or some extra belly rubs would not be out of the question, we must be aware of the hazards that our Valentine gifts can present to our four-legged friends.
Keep Your Pet Smiling: The Importance of Dental Health
Dental disease can lead to all sorts of health issues for animals. That’s why it’s so important that pet lovers include dental hygiene in their animals’ overall health and wellness routine. February is Pet Dental Health Month and the perfect time to learn how to protect your pets’ pearly whites.
Pet Obesity: No Joking Matter
Obesity is a disease that has killed millions of pets prematurely in the United States - and it’s only getting worse.
Pet Nutrition: The Don’ts
Cat and dog nutrition is an important aspect of pet ownerships. After all, who can resist giving a french fry when sad puppy dog eyes are pleading? However, their digestive systems sometimes can be a bit more sensitive to fatty foods than ours. There are also a few foods that are toxic to animals, and Read More
Adopt A Walking Buddy
As the thermometer drops, many people head indoors, giving up on regular exercise routines. Cold weather often means running shoes get hung up, bicycles go to the back of the garage and the garden tools are placed in the shed. How can people stay motivated to exercise during those cold, winter months? Finding a Read More
What Your Dog Needs on a “Three-Dog-Night”
No matter where it came from, the expression “three-dog-night” means a night so bitterly cold you’d need three dogs in bed with you to keep you warm. But what about our beloved dogs? They’re always there for us, day and night. What can we do to keep them warm, healthy, and safe during the frigid days of winter? We asked the experts in our Pet Health Centers a few questions on how you can help make this winter a warm and safe season for your best pal.