As the weather gets colder and people and pets spend more time indoors, many families stop their pets' heartworm prevention. "It is too cold for mosquitoes," "My pet does not go outside," and "We don't have mosquitoes where I live" are all common reasons people stop giving their pet heartworm prevention in the winter. Unfortunately, pets are susceptible to heartworms and intestinal parasites in the winter. 

 

Click Here to watch a video and learn why it is so important to protect your cat from heartworms year-round. 

By: Dr. Amy Plankenhorn and Dr. Dave Thompson

Have you ever broken a tooth? If you have, you know that the sensation ranges from uncomfortable sensitivity to extremely painful. Without treatment, the exposed pulp canal of the tooth always becomes infected and an abscess forms at the root tip, which is really painful and affects your health. What you may not know is how frequently dogs break their teeth, that dogs experience the same pain and health problems from broken teeth, and how your choices of chew toys can increase the risk of your pet breaking a tooth. Click Here to learn more about which chews are safe for your dog.

Silver Muzzles is an enrichment class for senior dogs - and their people! To read more about this class, Click Here.