Ear infections in dogs are one of the most common conditions that veterinarians treat. Although some pet owners bring their dogs to the veterinarian specifically with the suspicion of an ear infection, many ear infections are discovered incidentally during a routine exam. Dogs can get...
Brrr! East Tennessee didn’t escape the cold front that swept much of the nation recently, and more freezing temperatures may be on the way. We humans adapt by changing what we wear and possibly altering our daily activities. Our pets, however, are subjected to the...
We all know the drill with New Year’s Resolutions. We make them with the best intentions of really following through this year, and by February most of us have let them slide. But when it comes to the health and happiness of our pets, there...
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is often a confusing subject because of its name. In humans, leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, but cat leukemia is actually a virus. However, it can cause serious health issues and lead to cancer...
The title of this blog post is an actual text message that a friend of PetWellClinic® received from one of her coworkers. This coworker had noticed that her family’s cat had been itching and licking herself much more than usual, but she figured it was...
Imagine Christmas morning as the children shriek with delight when they discover a new pet under the twinkling Christmas tree. It seems like a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting, but unfortunately the reality is often not as idyllic. There’s a reason shelters often see...
“Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches—” to scratch and climb on if you happen to be a cat, that is. From a cat’s perspective, a Christmas tree is a glorious new jungle gym to pounce and climb on, which often...
Thanksgiving may be over, but our attitude of gratitude remains strong. We are grateful for those of you who trust us to care for your beloved cats and dogs. We know you have many choices about where to take your pets for veterinary care, so...
Thanksgiving is upon us and we look forward to gathering with our family, which of course includes our pets. People and pets alike will be enticed by the smells of the feast, and while it may be tempting to toss your pet a bone or...
As temperatures start to fall, many pet owners are tempted to think that it’s ok to take a break from making sure their pets are protected with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention products. They assume that the colder temperatures shut down all flea and tick...