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UTI's Are Irritating
What is a UTI and what causes it? A UTI is an infection anywhere in the urinary system, kidneys, urethra, or bladder. Commonly, UTIs are caused by a pathogenic bacterium ascending to the external genitalia and urethra causing inflammation. The...
What About Hairballs?
Hairballs Isn’t it nice that your cat can be its own personal groomer, until you are left picking up a slimy hairball. What are hairballs? Hairballs are the regurgitation of body hair after your cat grooms itself. Cats don’t always...
Yeast Got You Scratching?
About Yeast Infections Picture this, you’re sitting on your couch, and your dog is nonstop licking at their paw pads or scratching at their skin or ears. You get a little closer to your dog and realize their hair is...
Love Your Liver
Updated: Mar 26, 2021 Can you believe spring is here? Love this time of year. Birds are singing, flower and trees are starting to have blossoms, everything starts to look green, everyone seems more active but something we don’t think...
The Dogs of Winter
Updated: Jan 28, 2021 How To keep them happy and mobile all season long. Feeling a bit stiff? Does it take a little longer to get moving after naps? You’re not the only one. Winter takes its toll on your...
A Little Bit about Heart Health
Deborah J Hadlock, VMD, DipABVP, CVA,CVSMTHadlock Integrative Veterinary Consulting February is heart awareness month but February isn't the only month you should focus on the heart. Is it really necessary to think about my dog or cat’s heart health and...
Pet Dental Health 101
As much as we might like to teach our dogs and cats to brush their own teeth, that is just not possible. However they can chew on raw bones, bullies or dental chews to help keep the plaque build up...
Your Pet and Winter Conditions
Winter is here in Utah and it’s no secret that certain winter conditions require planning and preparation, from breaking out the puffy jackets to watching for a green light burn day to snuggle by the fire. What a lot of...
Pet Obesity: How To Help Your Pet Lose Weight & Stay Healthy
With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, there’s a lot to be excited about! However, November is also Pet Diabetes Month, an important time to spread awareness of something not often addressed in the world of pet care. Did...