The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to pick out the perfect present for your furry friend. With advanced technology and more people spending time at home with their pets, there are more options than ever! Entertaining your pet can be...
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...
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...
It’s not uncommon for pet owners to think they can get better deals on medications or preventative products online. But the real risk is that even if the prices are lower than what their full-service vet charges, the products are not always legitimate. FDA experts...
No doubt about it, for people and pets alike the winter season is rough on skin. The heat in our homes coupled with the cold temperatures and lower humidity dries out our skin, causing roughness and itchiness. While we humans can alleviate the discomfort with...
It’s an idyllic Hallmark scene . . . a child on Christmas morning shrieking with delight as a new puppy playfully licks the child’s face. It’s certainly what the countless children who put “puppy” on their wish lists to Santa envision. Ah, but the reality...
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...
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...