The days are getting shorter, and the holidays are upon us! It’s the time of year when you may be tempted to win favor with your kids by giving them a new puppy or kitten on Christmas morning. Pets can make wonderful, meaningful gifts for...
Thanksgiving is a time filled with family, gratitude, and really good food. And while most of these things can coexist with our pets safely, there are some elements of this American holiday that can pose some risks for our furry friends. In today’s blog post...
Halloween is right around the corner! 2020 has been a very different and challenging year, but many are finding a little bit of joy in starting the holiday season off with Halloween celebrations. People are planning costumes, stocking up on candy, putting up spooky decorations...
As humans, we’re used to battling anxiety. Whether it’s situational and temporary, or you’ve managed anxiety as a consistent part of your life, we’re used to working through and balancing it. We can recognize what it is and understand its effects on our life. But...
Feline friends can bring a lot of joy to their owners’ lives. There’s a reason so many people spend their free time watching cute cat videos on the internet. Studies have even shown that a cat’s purr can have healing properties for humans. But like...
It’s safe to say that COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways. Whether you know someone who’s contracted coronavirus, you’ve been working from home, or one of your favorite events has been canceled, no one has been left untouched. This includes the beloved pets...
In early May, Amber L. visited the PetwellClinic in Farragut with her dog, Tanner. Amber was concerned because Tanner was in pain from inflamed paws, and had not been acting like himself because of the discomfort. He had been licking at his paws, but his...
We’ve all heard the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” before, and this is certainly true when it comes to the health of our pets. Four of the most common pet health problems—fleas, ear infections, obesity, and dental disease—can...
April was National Heartworm Awareness Month and the timing couldn’t be better. Mosquitoes are breeding and gearing up for their ravenous summer months, and they’re the reason East Tennessee remains a hotbed for heartworm disease among dogs. The American Heartworm Society reports that heartworm disease...
Springtime sure is sweet in East Tennessee. Daffodils and redbud trees are blooming and it’s that time of year when it seems as if everything is bursting to life—unfortunately, that includes ticks. In fact, WBIR recently reported that East Tennessee is expected to have a...