Winter is an amazing season filled with beautiful snowy weather that you and your pet can both enjoy. Although there is nothing worse than taking your pet out for a walk and slipping on a very icy patch of the sidewalk. To prevent this problem many cities, businesses and individuals use ice melt to melt all ice on roads and sidewalks to make for safe walking and driving. The invention of ice melt may seem like a great thing, but in fact the ice melt that most people use can pose health risks for people and pets. The main toxic ingredient in ice melt is sodium chloride (table salt) or…

  Happy New Year!! Did you know, weight control (and management) is the number one thing a pet owner can do to increase the length of their pet’s life? In the spirit of New Year’s Resolutions, does your pet need to lose a bit of weight?  We can help you determine if this is the case- stop in with your pet, and we can show you how to body condition score! Before making a drastic change to their lifestyle, make sure there is no underlying medical reasons to their excess weight, and confirm with the vet your pet can be safely transitioned to a new diet. The list is long, however…