Veterinary Village will continue to provide services with the utmost care and responsibility set forth by our state and governing organizations.  We are continually increasing awareness with our team as changes are happening rapidly.  We have escalated our cleaning to include products approved by the CDC to use against COVID-19.  We are currently planning to remain open with a slight variation in our current hours.  We would like to share with you some aspects that would affect your interactions with Veterinary Village.

The news is filled with breaking stories about the spread of a novel Coronavirus, dubbed CoVID-19.  This is a scary disease, and recent news reports have led to many questions from pet owners and travelers alike. The disease is named “coronavirus” as the virus appears to be crown-like in electron microscope images.

There are so many things that change in your home during the holidays! Packages coming to the door, lots of new people in and out, decorations, big meals with special food, wrapped gifts, and best of all a new tree in the main part of your home. As much fun as this can be, it can also pose some stress and risks to your pets.

How can you enjoy the holidays and activities as well as keep your pets safe? Here are some important tips:

Moving can be a stressful experience for you and your family, so don’t forget it can also be a stressful time for your pet. Pets can get used to a routine and what’s familiar. They also sense when their family is stressed and can pick up on your feelings. Therefore, it's vital to stay in tune with your dog or cat's demeanor and behavior during your packing, moving, and unpacking process.

If you sleep with your pet, you’re not alone, literally. Nearly 56 percent of dog owners sleep with their pet and nearly 50 percent of those sleep with the dog on the bed. As the statistics show, sleeping with a pet isn’t for everyone. Who knows, you may have been contemplating adding a furry friend to your bedroom for a while. Before you make the decision, take a look at a few of the pros and cons to decide if a new bedmate is right for you.

If you’ve ever owned (or been owned by!) a cat, chances are you’ve heard the acronym “FIV.” You know this is something your veterinary team talks with you about during your cat’s wellness visits and preventive care planning, and it probably helps your understanding to liken the Feline Immun

Pain is a clinically significant symptom that can adversely affect an animal’s quality of life—and the first step in treating it is recognizing and acknowledging it.

Our pets share the same anatomical and biochemical pain pathways that we do; therefore, we can expect their level of discomfort with certain conditions to be similar to ours. Unfortunately, they cannot tell us with words how they feel or where they hurt, but they can give us clues about their level of discomfort.

Regular ear cleanings are essential for managing chronic, allergic-based inflammation known as otitis and keeping infections at bay. Before you start, though, be sure to evaluate your dog’s ears for odor, discharge, pain, or redness.

If you’re a pet owner, you know that deworming is an important step in your dog or cat's preventive care protocol. But what exactly are you preventing?

Typically referred to simply as “worms,” there are four main types of intestinal parasites that are common in pets—and they’re not just creepy, they’re harmful. Here’s what to watch out for.

Is your cat urinating outside the litter box? Don’t get mad—get him to the vet!

Feline lower urinary tract disease, also known as feline urologic syndrome (FUS) or feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), is a general term for a variety of conditions affecting the bladder and urethra.

February may be National Pet Dental Health Month, but don’t forget that your pet’s teeth need some love the other 11 months of the year, too!