Many neighborhoods have their own fireworks going on the entire week leading up to the July Fourth holiday. If you happen to live close to a local fireworks show, then it can really get scary! Here’s a few thoughts if you have a pet hiding in the bathroom or under the bed this week: -This […]
I’ll be giving a Powerpoint presentation about the practice tomorrow at the Shiloh-OFallon Chamber of Commerce Business over Breakfast. I’ll touch on all the services we can do inside a persons home, most of which surprise people. It’s quite the list, and I have ten minutes!
Lots of people have asked me about the article floating around Facebook saying you’ll give your dog bloat if you give it ice water. Now a lot of my fellow vet friends and I find ourselves calming people down. No, ice water won’t kill your dog. If that logic held, then dogs would be dying […]
I hear this phrase a lot! People are often surprised when I offer to do something for their pet they didn’t think we could. The response is often: “You can do that!?!” Each newsletter I’ll feature a service we offer that people may not think can be done in their home. This month’s feature is […]
Summer heat likely affects dogs more than cats. Most cats are exclusively indoor and have no idea what all the fuss is about. Dogs go for rides in cars (not saying cats can’t!!), go on walks, play outside, etc. What can you do to help your dog deal with the heat? The best thing you […]
Back from vacation! I have laryngitis from the cold I caught, so cannot answer the phone or change my vacation message. Still, I’m here!
While I am out of town, or your pet has a medical emergency requiring immediate attention, below is a list of veterinarians to contact. They know me, I know them, we like each other. Whichever is closest to you will work great! I even have a friend who makes housecalls listed (her practice is […]
Paintball for a Cause Xtreme Paintball Park in Millstadt, IL is hosting a paintball and adoption event on May 18 from 2-5pm. 100% of proceeds go to Gateway Pet Guardians. Click here for more. Dinner and a Movie Watch The Big Lebowski and snack on food from several top Edwardsville restaurants. Proceeds help Partners for […]
“You can do that?!?” I hear this phrase a lot! People are often surprised when I offer to do something for their pet they didn’t think we could. The response is often: “You can do that!?!” Each newsletter I’ll feature a service we offer that people may not think can be done in their home. […]
Tick season is here! Time to bust out the preventative of your choice! There are too many different varieties for me to cover them all in detail. Which you choose and how you use it depends on lot on your pet’s lifestyle and environment, and I’m happy to help you decide which is best for […]