Health & Wellness

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  Holiday Safety

  When holiday season rolls around, be sure to pay special attention to keeping your pets safe and healthy. This can be a confusing time for pets with new smells, guests and strange new things in the house. The last thing you want is to spend your holiday time at the Emergency Vet Clinic. Here are some basic tips to make sure everyone in the family enjoys a safe and happy holiday:

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  Dealing With Separation Anxiety

  What is separation anxiety? It is a canine disorder related to being left alone, ranging in severity from mild anxiety to outright panic attacks.

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  Dogs & Allergies—What To Know Before Getting A Dog

  An estimated 15% of Americans are allergic to dogs and other pets to some degree. Allergies can strike anybody, at any time in life. The good news is that millions of allergy sufferers still enjoy a life with dogs.

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  Woof & Wellness

  Spa visits, raw food diets, memory foam mattresses, treadmills—if we humans encounter something that enhances our well-being, it’s usually just a matter of time until there’s a version for our dogs. So, too, in the field of complementary and alternative medicine.

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  Dog Phobias

  Fear is most often caused by under-socialization. Most fears can be reduced and sometimes conquered completely. Common fears: Men, strangers, children, loud noises (gunshots, car backfire), strange objects (crutches, vacuum cleaners), car travel, vet’s offices.

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  Choosing a Collar for Your Puppy

  Collar options fall into three main categories: Flat collars, head harnesses, and body harnesses. The latter two come in anti-pull versions, but remember that anti-pull devices aren’t training tools. Once the collar comes off, your dog will pull again. If you want your dog to choose not to pull, training is the answer.