With Spring (finally) here and summer approaching it’s nice to have a little reminder of the products that can hurt our pets. BE AWARE OF THESE LAWN PRODUCTS MULCH PRODUCTS What many people don’t realize is that cocoa bean mulch is made of discarded hulls or shells of the cocoa bean, which are by-products of …
When you look at your new kitten do you think of having a sweet wonderful adult cat one day? If you want a happy cat that enjoys spending time with you and is a joy to be around, now is the time to make sure that happens. Kittens develop most of their adult personalities by …
There a lot of myths out there about properly housetraining your fur baby. Here’s the real secret to making sure that your puppy’s eliminating (peeing and pooping) properly and both you and your pup are happy in the end. Here’s the good news: Your dog’s wired to make housetraining possible. But it’s up to you …
The UC Davis Cardiology Service has developed this document in response to the alerts from the FDA. These alerts identify an associated risk for some grain-free diets containing certain ingredients (legumes like peas, pea components, lentils; white potatoes, sweet potatoes) and a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). FDA Alerts found here: https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm613305.htm https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm616279.htm …
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Clients often ask me how frequently we give different vaccines, especially in regards to the 5 in 1 (also called DHPP or distemper /parvo ) vaccine in dogs, and rabies in cats. In light of new research, in this article I break it down for you! Previously we gave all vaccines yearly, to make sure …
The mercury is rising and the humidity is too, which means we must pay special attention to our furry friends to help prevent heatstroke. Dogs overheat much faster than you or I, thanks to a fur coat and a lack of sweat glands. Every year lots of dogs die from heatstroke from being left in …
Itching, scratching, licking, sneezing: seasonal allergies in pets can be a huge pain. Seasonal allergies are incredibly common in pets. Symptoms range from mild sneezing and itching to full body hives and rashes. However with proper management with your veterinarian you can keep your pets allergies under control and help them enjoy summer! What …
Continue reading “Stop the Itch! Dealing with seasonal allergies.”
Nature’s Preserve Pet Care is now offering day care for those clients that need our services but are unable to get away during the work week. Drop off at 8am, pick up before 6pm. An additional $10.00 for the day will be added to your bill. Call us at 608-837-6252 for your appointment or …
Diabetes, specifically diabetes mellitus, is one of the most common hormonal diseases we see in practice. Diabetes affects both cats and dogs, who often present with increased appetites, weight loss and excessive drinking and urinating. While managing diabetes is lifelong, with the diligent care and regular checkups your pet can have a normal life. What …
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