The warm and dry season is a time for fun and relaxation, but it can also bring dangers to our furry companions. As temperatures rise, pets are at risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and other heat-related illnesses. But with a little extra attention and care, pet owners can keep their four-legged companions cool and comfortable…
Summer is here so bring on the pool parties, beach days and long summer nights! If you’re enjoying the summertime alongside some furry friends, it’s important to know how to keep them safe while having fun. Thankfully, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has everything you need to know right here! Bring Drinking Water Water…
This week we are mentioning all the potential hazards to your pets during the summer months. When the weather heats up, the critters come out! Be careful of snakes in your yard. Your pet will be curious about movement that occurs. Here is some info your furkid if bitten. Symptoms of a Snake Bite On…
Bufo toads are most frequently seen at night as they are nocturnal, near water, or after it rains. To avoid attracting toads to areas where pets are, do not leave pet food in open dishes outside. Bufo toads are attracted to the food and also a dogs watering dish, and may sit in the water…
WHAT IS IT? Canine influenza virus (CIV) causes respiratory symptoms similar to those experienced by humans with the flu, including coughing, sneezing, lethargy, fever, and discharge from the nose and eyes. There are two known influenza virus types that can infect and spread between dogs in the United States. IS THERE A VACCINE FOR CANINE…
Siberian Huskies 101 As a general rule (and there are always exceptions, of course), huskies who don’t receive the amount of physical activity and mental stimulation they require will “figure it out themselves,” according to Dawn Eisele, Public Education Chair of the Siberian Husky Club of America (SHCA), often with disastrous consequences. Some of the…
Pets are good for your health in numerous ways, including supporting immune function. Clues that dogs may influence the immune system emerged when links to allergies, asthma and eczema, which are due to an over-reactive immune system, were found. For instance, while it was once believed that exposure to dogs (or cats) at birth may…
With the convergence of a full moon, a blue moon, the end of daylight savings time and Saturday celebrations — not to mention the unprecedented events of this year — Halloween 2020 will truly be one for the books. So much has changed in our world…yet our love for the fun, fright, and delight of…
This summer, 7-year-old Teddy is sporting a crew cut to keep him cool. Amy Koepke, 56, of Osceola, Wisconsin, also puts ice in his water and walks with him for about 30 minutes less than usual. Teddy is her golden retriever. “When it gets hot and humid, it definitely makes a difference,” Koepke, 56, says….
The health of our clients, our patients and our team remains the All Animal Care Clinic’s top priority. At this time, we remain open to all patients. We are here for you and your animals. In view of the growing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our state, coupled with the K-12 school closings, and…