Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting and joyful experience, but ensuring their health and well-being is a big responsibility. Puppy vaccines play a pivotal role in protecting your tiny canine friend from potentially serious diseases. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team wants your puppy to be as healthy as possible so they can [...]
Professional grooming services can be a lifesaver if your pet has special grooming needs or you want them groomed in a specific style. However, most pet owners can tackle their pet’s grooming needs at home. At-home grooming can save you money and give you time to bond with your pet, but you will need patience, [...]
Have you decided to get a new pet but aren’t sure where you should go to find your new four-legged friend? You have many options when searching for a pet, some better than others. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team wants your pet search to be successful, and we explain the best places to find [...]
Despite their aloof demeanor, cats are sensitive creatures and can become anxious or stressed by changes in their environment or routine. While stress can result from a variety of factors, certain events can especially stress your feline, but you can help ensure their comfort by being aware of potentially stressful situations. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary [...]
Many children are drawn to animals and love petting, cuddling, and playing with cats, dogs, and pets of all species. However, pets are not always as comfortable around children, largely because kids are unpredictable, loud, and fail to respect personal space. However, with practice and patience, you can teach your child how to interact with [...]
Your senior pet has given you a lifetime of love and devotion, and you hate to see them growing older. While you can’t stop the passage of time, you can support your furry pal and help them make the most of their golden years. Here are 10 simple ways you can boost your senior pet’s [...]
In the United States, most female dogs and cats who aren’t slated for breeding are spayed. Removing their uterus and ovaries prevents unwanted pregnancies and eliminates the potential for reproductive and mammary cancers. Pets who are not spayed at a young age are at risk for a serious, often life-threatening uterine infection called pyometra. The [...]
Waiting for your pet’s veterinary test results can be extremely nerve-wracking, and you may imagine the various afflictions and worst-case scenarios that could be affecting your furry pal. Fortunately, your anxiety subsides when your veterinary professional tells you, “Everything looks normal.” While undervaluing your pet’s wellness screenings can be easy, especially when the results are [...]
You love your pet, but if you express this emotion by giving them food, such as table scraps or extra treats, you could be putting your furry pal’s health at risk. Resisting those adorable, pleading eyes while you eat can be difficult, but ignoring your pet's begging is the most loving response you can give. [...]
You don’t want your cat to suffer in silence, but the reality is that cats are quite skilled at hiding pain, as exhibiting illness signs would cause predators in the wild to view them as being vulnerable. Arthritis impacts 60% of cats older than age 6, and 90% of cats older than age 10. Although [...]
