[caption id="attachment_1261" align="alignright" width="258"] Poseidon and Mushy. Photo by Tiffaney Lawson Photography.[/caption] Melissa Van Kirk, of Knoxville, is an experienced dog owner, usually owning two or three at any given time. She and her husband have an adult Snorkie named Mushy, and, following the death of...
[caption id="attachment_1225" align="alignright" width="254"] Dr. Sam Meisler, PetWellClinic[/caption] The two top concerns most people take into account when seeking healthcare—whether for themselves or for their pets—are convenience and affordability. For example, the growing number of walk-in clinics is proving to be a trusted resource for many people...
While the phrase “dog days of summer” actually originates from the Greek’s constellation system Dog Star, or Sirius, which rises simultaneously with the sun during the hottest days of summer, most of us relate the phrase to these oppressively hot days of mid-summer. At PetWellClinic®...
When it comes to vaccinations, most pet owners know that this preventative care is crucial to their furry friend’s good health and longevity. The subject becomes murky, however, when weighing how to handle the scheduling and cost of vaccinations. At PetWellClinic® in Knoxville and Alcoa,...
Ah, July 4th — it’s all fun and fireworks for us humans. But those of us at PetWellClinic® in Knoxville and Alcoa know that for many of our furry friends this holiday is one big serving of fear and chaos. The loud noises and bright...
At PetWellClinic® in Knoxville and Alcoa, we know that ticks are a top concern for our clients. Ticks can transmit diseases to a dog or cat before the pests are found and removed, resulting in a whole range of alarming health issues. The good news...
Here’s a riddle for you: How do fleas travel from place to place? They itch-hike! Joking aside, just the thought of our pets being infected with fleas makes us start scratching. Dogs and cats can easily get infested with fleas through contact with other animals or...
In the first three months of this year, the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed rabies in three wild animals and five pet dogs and cats. “Rabies is a lethal disease, and the best way to protect your pets is to vaccinate,” said Charlie Hatcher, DVM,...
Getting a puppy is an exciting event, which requires much time and thought put into finding just the right addition for your family. At the PetWellClinics of Knoxville and Alcoa, we know that getting a puppy also brings a good deal of uncertainty about exactly...
As a dog owner, you know that flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is an essential part of caring for your pet. However, the teams at the PetWellClinics in Knoxville and Alcoa also know that there are a lot of options for prevention products, which can...