by Gina McGrath | Sep 20, 2020 | Veterinarian
Welcome to (almost) fall! We did it, we have survived summer….beach crowds, hot weather, and perhaps many walks with your pup. But was it too many? Has your dog overdone it? Maybe scraped his pads on rocks or strained a muscle? How would you know? After all,...
by Gina McGrath | Aug 12, 2020 | Health and Safety
Summertime, and the living’s easy….so the song says. But what happens if the heat rises? It may not be too easy for your pets to keep cool. Here are some tips to help them stay comfortable and happy. 1. Walk dogs in the early morning or at dusk If you want to...
by Gina McGrath | Jun 2, 2020 | Health and Safety, Professional Pet Care
As more of us get back to work, and perhaps school (in the fall), many dogs whose owners have been home these past few months may suddenly feel anxious when left alone during the day. Especially puppies who are young or have recently been adopted…they are used...
by Gina McGrath | May 7, 2020 | Enrichment
Since many states have started stay at home orders due to Covid-19, many of us have been walking our dogs much more, and pets have been enjoying more playtime. But for those of you you who are getting bored with the usual walks and need to work from home at some...
by Gina McGrath | Apr 8, 2020 | Health and Safety
April 12 – 18 2020 is Dog Bite Prevention week. To begin our understanding of this serious issue, let’s go over the statistics. There are an estimated 78 Million dogs residing in the US. 38% of homes have at least 1 dog. 4.5 Million people are bitten by dogs...
