“Your cat is overweight” or “Your cat is obese” are phrases I feel like I utter at least once a day! The fact is, about 50% of cats ages 5-10 years are obese. Unfortunately, this is not so much a cosmetic concern as a medical one.
We wanted to share excerpts from three different sources that discuss the current state of COVID-19 and how it pertains to companion animals and veterinary clinics. We have provided short excerpts here, for the full articles please see the links included below.
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 a
With the rapid spread of both news and COVID-19 disease from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it’s hard to know where to turn for information. Many of you are as concerned about your pets as you are about your human family. We know how you feel!
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 a
We always recommend our clients research the available alternatives to the traditional spay and neuter to see if those options are right for them and their dogs. At Veterinary Village we
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.
Nothing says summer like a road trip. But is your dog ready? Despite the carefree image of a happy dog with his head handing out the window of the back seat, there’s a lot to consider.
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.
Foxtails may look like harmless tall grasses to the untrained eye, but they’re actually devils-in-disguise. Common in the Western United States, this fast-growing weed can grow 4 feet tall and proliferate easily, spreading their seeds everywhere.
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.
Most people think of bleach or rat poison when they think of household toxins. If that’s you, you’re right. Yet, there are many other less obvious items that could pose a hazard.
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
If your pet spends time in the great outdoors, you may not give much thought to who he shares that space with—but you should.
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.
You’re petting your cat or bathing your dog when—wait, what’s that?
Regular ear cleanings are essential for managing chronic,
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and who better to spend it with than your pet?
If you’re a pet owner, you know that deworming is an important step in your dog or cat's preventive care protocol.
It’s February, and that means love is in the air—but are you loving your pet the right way? Here are five dos and don’ts to help you show your furry valentine some love this month and all year long.
Is your cat urinating outside the litter box? Don’t get mad—get him to the vet!
Did you know that heart-healthy lifestyle tips for humans apply to pets, too? In light of American Heart Month, we’ve compiled a list of things you and your furry friend can do together to keep your tickers in top shape.
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 a
