Sit. Stay. Read. APRIL NEWSLETTER Scoop the Poop Week: A Friendly Reminder With spring in full swing, it's time for a friendly reminder to all pet owners: April 23 to 29 is "Scoop the Poop Week"! This last week of April highlights the importance of tidying up our pets’ waste [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. MARCH NEWSLETTER With all the commotion, it is easy for a pet to get into harmful things such as chocolate, lilies, Easter basket grass, and many other Easter goodies. Chocolate may be the most infamous of all goodies known to be toxic to pets, especially dogs. Chocolate contains caffeine, [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER The Dental Procedure at Parks Veterinary Krista Albers-Smith, LVT We all know the importance of dental care in humans. Ideally, we go to the dentist twice a year to have our teeth cleaned and yearly dental x-rays. Our pets also need routine dental care! Annual [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. JANUARY NEWSLETTER Weight Loss in Pets New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for us – our furry friends may need to make lifestyle changes as well. Weight loss in pets can seem daunting, but there are a few simple steps that you can take to help them start [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. DECEMBER NEWSLETTER 🐾 **Holiday Pet Safety Guide: Celebrate Safely with Your Furry Friends!** 🐾 As the holiday season approaches, our four-legged family members are gearing up for festive fun! However, it's crucial to keep an eye out for potential hazards that may arise during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER As we approach the festive Thanksgiving season, it's crucial to consider the well-being of our cherished pets. One health concern that deserves our attention is pancreatitis – an inflammation of the pancreas that can affect both cats and dogs. Let's delve into the causes and [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. OCTOBER NEWSLETTER Halloween tips for pets: only treats this year, no tricks! Halloween, while fun for humans, can be a stressful time for our pets. To help make this spooky time of the year safe and enjoyable for all of the four-legged members of your home the [...]
Parvo virus Parvo virus is a highly contagious viral illness of dogs. It is the most serious infectious disease of puppies, especially those that are unvaccinated. Unprotected dogs get parvo by coming into contact with the virus – not necessarily with another dog. Every year, Parks Veterinary sees over one hundred dogs with this [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER At Home Dental Care Krista Albers-Smith, LVT Dental health, just as with humans, is an important part of your pet’s overall wellness, and one of the first signs that something is wrong is “doggy breath.” Dental disease occurs when bacteria, calculus, and tartar build up [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. AUGUST NEWSLETTER Carrier Habituation for Cats Krista Albers-Smith, LVT Every pet owner knows the difficulties of getting a cat into a carrier. Even the best of us have undoubtedly had a moment where we have realized we are going to miss an appointment because our cat is [...]
