It’s National Pet Diabetes Month, and you’re not alone if you didn’t know that your dog or cat could develop the disease. Many owners don’t realize diabetes can affect pets too, and often have many questions when they learn their dog or cat is diabetic....
While we humans, goblins, and witches take great delight in Halloween, the evening’s activities often leave our bewildered pets downright spooked. The doorbell rings over and over, and then the open door reveals one creepy looking creature after another. Plus, tempting treats and—oh, help us—pet...
With flu season being right around the corner and the not-so-distant news of the contagious dog flu reaching East Tennessee a few months ago, you may be wondering if dogs and people can pass the flu virus to one another. The answer to that is...
Take a stroll down Knoxville’s Gay Street or Market Square and you may be surprised by the number of dogs you see walking alongside their owners. In fact, some might say that Knoxville has gone to the dogs, which is not by accident. In 2009,...
Many of us know that living in East Tennessee comes with a cost—allergies. Allergies are a fact of life here, but did you realize your pet can also suffer from seasonal allergies? We’ve heard from several clients recently who were wondering if their pets have...
At PetWellClinic®, what you see is what you get—friendly, professional staff who are upfront about what we offer and at what price. Because we don’t believe the cost of caring for your beloved pets should be a surprise or a mystery, we list the prices...
Fall is a favorite hiking season for many of us dog owners, and with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park nearby it seems like an obvious destination to hit the trails with our pups. But many people aren’t aware that dogs are only allowed in...
[caption id="attachment_2036" align="alignright" width="358"] Angie Meyers and Shana Kennedy[/caption] When the two friendly veterinarian technicians at the PetWellClinic on Kingston Pike in West Hills were asked which pet condition the clinic has treated most over the summer, Angie Meyers and Shana Kennedy both said, “Fleas!” “The number...
One of the advantages of living in Knoxville is the number of dog parks that are scattered throughout the city. There are currently seven active dog parks, all of them PetSafe parks, with two more in the works. Each park provides large fenced open spaces...
Kennel cough is one of those frequently misunderstood terms when it comes to what it is and how to prevent it. Broadly put, kennel cough is a type of bronchitis that causes inflammation to a dog’s windpipe and voice box. Puppies with not yet mature...