A New Year Equals New Opportunities to Be a Great Pet Owner!

A New Year Equals New Opportunities to Be a Great Pet Owner!

A New Year Equals New Opportunities to Be a Great Pet Owner! January 2019 Now that the calendar has officially flipped over to 2019, you may be focusing on meeting some new resolutions for the upcoming year. Perhaps one of those is to be an even greater pet owner than...
Fresh into Fall

Fresh into Fall

Fall means changing leaves, brisk temperatures and a new wave of things to keep in mind for our four-legged friends’ safety. But don’t fret, fall can be enjoyed by everyone by keeping these tips in mind. The shorter days of fall mean less natural light...
The Top Summer Safety Issues for Dogs and Cats

The Top Summer Safety Issues for Dogs and Cats

Now that summer is finally here, you and your pet can spend more time outdoors enjoying all that the season has to offer. Like the other three seasons, summer presents unique safety challenges for our companion animals. The good news is that you can enjoy a wonderful...
Guard Your Pet’s Heart: Why Prevention Just Makes Sense

Guard Your Pet’s Heart: Why Prevention Just Makes Sense

The heartworm parasite presents a serious and sometimes fatal threat to companion animals. Unfortunately, it is not difficult for your pet to be infected, and it’s difficult to treat in dogs. There is no heartworm treatment for cats. The main route of heartworm...
Pet Health Checklist: 4 Tips  to Keep Your Pet Safe This Spring

Pet Health Checklist: 4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe This Spring

Our recent winter is one we’re looking forward to leaving behind,  and it officially ends this month. As you look forward to spring, the Metcalf 107 Animal Clinic veterinary team encourages you to take a few minutes to consider seasonal hazards from your pet’s...
Preserving the Pearly Whites

Preserving the Pearly Whites

Did you know that it’s National Pet Dental Health Month? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) started this awareness campaign several years ago to alert people about the importance of caring for their pet’s oral health. Although most pet owners take...