Sit. Stay. Read. JUNE NEWSLETTER World Blood Donor Day By Krista Albers-Smith, LVT World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14th. This annual global event raises awareness of the need for safe blood products and shows gratitude to our incredible donors. Having blood products available is vital [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. MAY NEWSLETTER May is National Pet Month: Focus on Nutrition Happy National Pet Month! This May, we’re celebrating our furry family members with a focus on their behavior and nutrition. While both are crucial for a happy, healthy pet, let’s dive into the nutrition side and clear [...]
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 [...]
