Oh, spring—the flowers are blooming, the grass is getting greener, the birds are chirping, and the pets are itching. Yep, our four-legged friends are as susceptible to allergies as people, and an allergic pet feels as crummy as someone sniffing and sneezing through the changing seasons. Pets and people react to many of the same [...]
As our beloved four-legged friends’ guardians and caretakers, we’re willing to do everything we can to protect them. However, accidents and emergencies can happen, and may leave us wondering—could this have been prevented? Often, the answer is “Yes.” To help you, the Town and Country Animal Hospital team has compiled the best emergency-prevention tips. Keep [...]
Spring is here, and so is the annual resurgence of heartworm disease-carrying mosquitoes. And while warmer weather certainly creates an insect population boom, dismissing heartworm disease as only a fair weather threat puts your pet in serious danger. This parasitic disease is now more prevalent than ever, affecting more than one million pets every year, [...]
For your puppy, everything is new and exciting, and sometimes scary. Every first experience they have with an outside force—other dogs, people, the vacuum cleaner, nail clippers, baths—can shape the way they view this particular object or experience in the future. During the formative socialization period (i.e., 3 to 12 weeks of age), ensure new [...]
Most pet owners are aware that chocolate can be toxic for dogs, but xylitol toxicity is less common knowledge. Xylitol is a popular product that shows up in a variety of foods, and our team at Town and Country Animal Hospital is here to explain xylitol, why the substance is harmful to pets, and more [...]
As a pet owner, you’ve likely heard about the importance of professional dental cleanings for dogs and cats. Maybe your pet has had the procedure done in the past. But, do you know what really happens during a veterinary dental cleaning? Read on to find out what important steps occur after you drop off your [...]
From the day we bring our pets home, we want to do everything we can to ensure they stay healthy and happy. While basic needs like food, water, and shelter are enough to get by, pets thrive—and live longer—when they have excellent physical, mental, and social care. While not an exhaustive list, here are some [...]
While all puppies are cute, well-behaved, polite puppies are the cutest, but your puppy needs training to understand appropriate behavior, and how to mind their manners. Our team at Town and Country Animal Hospital wants to help. We provide pointers to teach your puppy how to be polite, so they will become a well-behaved, confident [...]
Your pet explores their environment with their nose and mouth, and they occasionally inhale an irritant, resulting in coughing to clear the material. Other, more serious conditions, can also cause pets to cough. Our team at Town and Country Animal Hospital provides information on why pets cough, and when you should be concerned. Coughing types [...]
Alabama’s hot, humid summers put pets at increased risk for heatstroke, which can result in life-threatening consequences for pets. Our team at Town and Country Animal Hospital, PC wants to provide information about this veterinary emergency to help you protect your four-legged friend. Heatstroke in pets Pets don’t sweat like humans do, and must rely [...]
