Preventative Care

Heartworm Preventatives and why they’re important

Heartworm disease is becoming more common in Illinois and can affect dogs, cats, and ferrets. Heartworms can cause life threatening damage to the heart muscle and should be taken seriously by pet owners. Heartworm preventatives have been shown to be very effective at keeping pets from developing a mature heartworm infection. To read more about heartworms and why you should talk to your pet’s veterinarian today click here.

Does my pet really need a dental cleaning?

Regularly evaluating your pet’s teeth and gums can help to keep significant problems from developing. If you are noticing changes to gum color, tooth color, chips or cracks to teeth, tartar forming on teeth, or missing teeth, it is important to have your pet evaluated by a veterinarian. Catching dental problems early can frequently keep more significant problems like abscesses, gingivitis, weight loss, and tooth decay from occurring. Want to learn more about pet dental care and it’s importance? Learn more about it by clicking here.