by Pet Health Center | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog
What are they? Ticks are arachnids, similar to spiders. They have six legs and one pair of antennae and feed on the blood of their host. (Human or animal). They are also well-known carriers of disease since their feeding style is slow and steady. Ticks...
by Pet Health Center | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog
What are they? Fleas are pesky small, wingless, flat parasites found on dogs and cats. There are said to be around 2,000 species of fleas worldwide, with more than 300 of those types found in the United States. The most common flea, Ctenocephalides felis, is a...
by Pet Health Center | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog
Healthy Choices for Our Pets The big question is: what is an actual healthy weight for my pet? In the United States, the statistics of overweight pets that we see in veterinary medicine are well over 50% of the animals that come into our clinics, and unfortunately,...
by Pet Health Center | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog
As much as we love our gardens, so do our furry friends. Did you know some plants are toxic when planting? Here is a list of some that you should avoid when picking for your garden this year. Lilies Sago Palm Tulip Bulbs Azalea/Rhododendron Oleander Castor Bean...
by Pet Health Center | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog
The Holiday season means time with the family (including the furry ones), and often travel is involved. Here are some quick tips Zoetis came up with to make your pet comfortable when traveling to go see Grandma and Grandpa. Allow extra time when traveling with a...