Over the past few months, you have likely heard of a new “mystery” respiratory illness in dogs that has been sweeping the country. We have also been seeing an increased number of respiratory cases in Iowa that follows the pattern seen in other states. While the...
What is Enrichment, and why it’s important: Enrichment is a method used to encourage a bird’s natural behaviors and to provide them with mental stimulation. Wild birds are active! They forage for food, eat, preen, fly, socialize, and they watch for predators. In a...
When going on vacation, the time leading up to the escape from real life can be very stressful. One frequent question that might be asked is, what to do with our furry friends? When trying to decide where to place your trust with a boarding facility there are a few...
Wow. What a category! So many options and things to choose from out there. You may wonder, "Why would you make a blog about toys? You buy them and give them to your pet, end of story". Well, I am here to let you know a wide range of toys are available for different...
As of February 28, 2023, we will no longer be offering declaw services at our clinic. We wanted to take some time to explain scratching, the declaw procedure (and why it is no longer being recommended), and some tips to live a happy co-existence with a clawed cat. ...
It's not a secret that animal rescues/shelters nationwide are constantly full. This can make things overwhelming for the staff and many of the animals in the shelters. This overcrowding can often lead shelters to pursue euthanasia to make space, which can mean a very...
