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February is National Pet Dental Health Month

Jaymie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:48:17 +0000

Don’t turn your nose to Fido’s or Fluffy’s bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well. To address the significance … Continue reading →

Heartworm disease and prevention

Jaymie — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:52:48 +0000

What is heartworm disease? Heartworms are a deadly parasitic blood disease spread by mosquitoes. It is a relatively new phenomenon in Southeast Idaho. The mosquito is the only known vector for transmitting heartworm. While the incidence is low, the number … Continue reading →

All About Heartworms

Jaymie — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:58:39 +0000

When the air starts to warm and the frosts depart until October, it means the beginning of heartworm season for pet owners. In our area this usually begins in April or May. For most of us this means starting our pets on heartworm preventative, some of them for the very first time. There are all kinds of questions that commonly come up during this season, ranging from “What’s a heartworm?” to “What product should I use?” Let’s take a little time to answer these questions. Continue reading →

Pet Health Insurance

Jaymie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:16:20 +0000

Our country’s economy has seen better days, that’s not news to anyone. Ever increasingly I am faced with furrow-browed clients fuming over prices of health care for their pets. Often they express their frustration: “Are you kidding, I don’t even pay that much when I go to the doctor!” There is an obvious response to this, which can open the eyes of many pet owners to a cost effective way to manage the cost of their companion’s health care; “Do you have pet insurance?” Continue reading →

Heartworm Prevention Season

Jaymie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:57:22 +0000

Now that the winter frost has finally left us, it's time to get your pets started up on their heartworm preventatives again. In the past, we have offered exclusively Revolution as a parasite preventative. This year we are excited to announce we also offer Interceptor as another option to serve the needs of you and your pets.

What's the difference between these products? Continue reading →

Feather Problems

Jaymie — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:46:26 +0000

What causes feather loss? Feather loss either occurs because the bird is truly losing feathers or because the bird is picking its feathers. If the owner can tell which is occurring, it often helps narrow down the possibilities of what is causing the problem. Continue reading →