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!
Have you noticed more dogs in stores and on planes lately?
Your four-legged friend’s feet play an important role in his daily life.
When it comes to treating what ails your dog or cat, there are many different means to the same end.
When it comes to frustrating feline behaviors, a penchant for furniture destruction tops the list for most owners.
When it’s time to visit the veterinarian, you have a general idea of what to expect: Your pet will receive a nose-to-tail examination and your veterinarian may recommend
The Alliance of Purebred Dog Fanciers is sponsoring a Holiday Photo Shoot on Saturday December 8th from 12 to 4 pm at Veterinary Village!
Safely celebrate Thanksgiving by not sharing these 7 foods with your pets, no matter how much they stare at you with those adorable eyes. Be strong! :)
TAURINE UPDATE by Dr. Marty Greer
Flea and tick season is still upon us. The mosquitos have been dreadful in the wake of recent rains. This time of year, our pets are at risk of being bitten by fleas, ticks, mosquitos, and biting flies.
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It’s a fact: pets are expensive.
Did you know dogs are at risk of heatstroke? As the weather heats up, human bodies’ sweat as a way to regulate our body temperature, but our pups are at greater risk since they don't have sweat glands.
We know it can be an icky subject to talk about- but there is a lot about your pet’s stool that can be an indicator of their health. Not only is it important to monitor what goes into their body, but it is also necessary to keep an eye on what’s coming out.
Not everyone has time to cook meals for their dog, but with a little effort, you could try adding some healthy toppers to their dry food that you already give them! Here are the top 5 foods we suggest to give a try:
Does your fido or fluffy have bad breath? That offensive odor could signify serious health risks for you beloved companion.
Obesity is an accumulation of excessive energy stored by adipose (fatty) tissue sufficient enough to contribute to disease.
The recent outbreak of canine influenza virus (CIV) in the Midwestern region of the United States has affected more than 1,000 dogs. Should you be worried?
First off, congratulations on your new pooch! Whether you just picked up a puppy from a breeder or an adult dog from a shelter or rescue group, there will be a period of adjustment for everyone in the family.
We love seeing puppies in the practice. We consider ourselves to be very lucky — we have the best job in the world!
This weekend, we have had 2 contacts with clients who have had c-sections done prematurely, because the doctors and staff at their veterinary clinics would be unavailable. This leads to unfortunate outcomes for the puppies and their owners.
Yes, rabies still happens, even in Wisconsin, and even to humans. And yes, this is a highly emotionally charged issue for many people.
Why is my dog’s breathing suddenly so loud? Should I worry about it?
As a busy veterinary clinic, we have contact daily with rescue organizations and rescue dogs and cats. We try to support as many as we can. We understand they have limited resources and a difficult job to do. I have taken in rescue dogs myself, primarily from Corgi rescue.
While we typically think of Breast Cancer as something for human women, we need to remember that this affects our female dogs and cats too! In animals it is called Mammary Gland Tumors, which doesn’t sound as scary, but in fact is the same issue that faces women.
