by Thomas | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog Posting
Ah, it’s Christmas holiday time – the smell of good food cooking, a house full of family and friends, the holiday décor and music, the excitement in children’s faces as they wait for Christmas morning – we love everything about the holidays! But sometimes we can be so... 
by Thomas | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog Posting
With modern veterinary care, pets can live much longer, meaning we can enjoy them as part of the family even longer. But, along with longer life spans, we see more instances of diseases. We also recognize that with pets living longer, they have special needs. And, as... 
by Thomas | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog Posting
It’s time to carve out your pumpkins and put up your spooky decorations. Halloween is a fun time for children and adults alike. Many pet parents like to include their pets in the fun. We get a kick seeing the creative costumes pet parents come up with. But we... 
by Thomas | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog Posting
When a human is in pain, he or she can call a doctor—but an animal cannot. That’s why it’s important for pet owners to watch for signs that their beloved companion is in pain. How do you recognize when your pet is in pain? Pain has as many manifestations as there are... 
by Thomas | Aug 1, 2022 | Blog Posting
Dogs get heat stroke when their body temperature rises above 104° F. It can be fatal if you do not treat it immediately. Short-muzzled dog breeds (Brachycephalic breeds) are more susceptible to heat stroke. How Dogs Regulate Their Body Temperature Dogs don’t... 
by Thomas | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog Posting
Summertime is here! While there is plenty to do around Spring Creek, you might consider a trip out to Twin Falls in Idaho or seeing the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Wherever you may go or even if you stay local, these summer travel tips for your pets are essential to... 
by Thomas | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog Posting
Now that we are well into Spring many of you may be thinking about starting or reviving your gardens. While a garden may seem harmless to pets, there are many aspects of gardening that can be harmful to a pet. Whether you have a garden or not, this information is... 
by Thomas | May 1, 2022 | Blog Posting
Foxtail weeds are those annoying, prickly seeds that get stuck to your socks and shoelaces in weedy areas. They are an invasive weed that grows all around Northern Nevada. You may also hear some people refer to them as wild barley, cheatgrass, needlegrass, bromegrass,... 
by Thomas | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog Posting
Springtime is the time of year we become more aware of pests. Mosquitos are more abundant, and thus we see a rise in heartworm disease. For this reason, April is the month dedicated to Heartworm Prevention. But it is essential to understand that while the risk of... 
by Thomas | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog Posting
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, so we will cover the common pet poisons so you know what to watch out for. Our goal is to educate you so that you do not have to go through the stressful experience of your loved one being affected by any of these poisons.... 