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Safety Tips For The Holidays
In many cases, if your pet has eaten or drunk something toxic, warning signs will include gastrointestinal problems, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Other signs may include tiredness and lack of appetite, especially in cats that have eaten lilies. If your pet shows any of these signs, or if you think he or she has eaten something dangerous but is not showing any signs yet, please call us right away. Treating your pet as soon as possible is essential!
Read MoreRaw Food Diet Controversy
For a majority of pet owners, a quick trip to the local grocery or even pet superstore is the easiest way to pick up their pets’ food. People might debate favorite brands, but most will use some sort of commercial dry or canned diet for their four legged friends. For a few pet owners though, preparing a meal for the family dog involves a little more work and a lot of raw meat. Are homemade or raw diets a good idea?
Read MoreHALLOWEEN SAFETY FOR OUR PETS
Lots of people like to have fun during the Halloween festivities, but our pets can truly be “spooked” by all of the noises and costumes. We hope you have a wonderful time this fall but remember Halloween is a holiday with many potential dangers for our dogs and cats.
Read MoreJoin Us Today! Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk at Phelps Grove Park 4pm.
Please join us at the Howl-o-ween dog walk and costume contest (dogs not required) today, October 22nd at 4 pm, Phelps Grove Park, 950 East Bennett. Individual entry fees for $15.00 and Family entry fees for $25.00 will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Springfield, serving the children of our community though projects with Delaware…
Read MoreCats Often Overlooked for Veterinary Care
Poet Jean Burden once said that a cat “is still only a whisker away from the wilds” and for many cat enthusiasts, this is the exact reason they love their self-sufficient felines. But for all of our professed affection for these animals, our cats aren’t seen by veterinarians nearly as often as our dogs. Is it because we value dogs more highly or are there other reasons for this inequity?
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