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To Pill Your Cat Can Be Chill
All cat owners know the stress and gamble that is “pilling a cat” (giving a tablet or capsule bymouth). With a little preparation and training, this may not have to be a struggle. While we dohave some injectable antibiotics, sometimes there are better choices for a specific infection. We can make the experience more positive… Read more »
Tender Care Veterinary Center’s Toxicology Series: Chocolate–The Delicious Killer
Milk. Dark. White. It’s delicious. It’s hard to resist. It’s chocolate. It’s one of humanity’s delicacies so how can we blame our furry companions when they get into our favorite chocolatey snack? Because, while eating too much is bad for our waistlines, if our pets ingest too much, it can be lethal. So what makes… Read more »
Don’t Let the Cold Hinder Your Pup’s Winter Fitness Options
Written By: Jillian V, CVT The days are getting shorter as the season inches closer to winter. As the temperatures drop, we often need to be creative when it comes to exercising our dogs. Not everyone has the ability nor desire to brave the cold, people and pets alike. Here are some ideas for exercising… Read more »
No, your pet can’t have-ocado these:
Believe it or not, some foods that we eat are toxic to our pets. Dogs and cats don’t metabolize foods like we do, which can lead to some troubling situations. Of course, this doesn’t mean if your pet gets a small portion of *some* of the below items, that he or she will be in danger. … Read more »
Oral Health for Your Pet
The importance of oral health on our pets’ health is something that most of us did not appreciate in the past. Oral health can have direct impact on our pet’s heart, kidneys, appetite, and even behavior. Periodontal disease is common amongst our cats and dogs. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have periodontal disease… Read more »
Tender Care Veterinary Center’s Toxicology Series: Xylitol–The Imposter Sugar
Sugar-free products are everywhere! With so many people seeking sugar alternatives for their health, pharmacies and grocery stores are full of products that are sugar-free because they have substituted sugar with artificial sweeteners or the imposter sugar “Xylitol.” This carbohydrate is derived most often from birch trees and is considered a “sugar alcohol” but is… Read more »
Nutrition
Written By Dr. Amy Clark I want to share a compassionate credible recommendation with you about Pet Nutrition. Our domestic dogs are not wolves, and should not be fed as such. You do not have to respect the dog’s carnivorous nature when it comes to diet. That is a marketing myth. I can divide diet… Read more »
Wait Times and COVID-19
Tender Care Veterinary Center would like to address recent concerns from the community regarding wait times in our hospital. The COVID-19 Pandemic began in March of this year and like everyone else, Tender Care Veterinary Center did not know what to expect. We began reviewing laws and implementing changes that would allow us to continue… Read more »