Sit, Stay, Read On for Tips and Tricks to Teach Your Pet

Sit, Stay, Read On for Tips and Tricks to Teach Your Pet

Are you ready to ring in the New Year with some new tricks to teach your dog or cat? Yes–cats can learn tricks, and they’re rather good at it! January is “Train Your Pet Month”. You can celebrate with your best friend by teaching them a few new moves to impress...
Prevention and Treatment of Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

Prevention and Treatment of Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

Heartworm can have devastating consequences for your pet, including death. It is especially tragic when dogs and cats succumb to heartworm disease when it’s entirely preventable. Now that warm weather is finally here, your dog or cat has a much greater likelihood of...
Pet Poison Prevention: Are You Ready for Spring?

Pet Poison Prevention: Are You Ready for Spring?

It can be scary when your pet has ingested a potentially toxic substance, especially when you didn’t see what he licked or swallowed. To help raise awareness of the issue and prevent illness or fatality in pets, the American Veterinary Medical Association named the...

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

Wellness Visits and Preventive Care Exams Just as growing children and adults at various stages need regular preventive care, the same is true of our pets. Puppies and kittens will likely have several visits during their first year of life to ensure they are off to a...
Safe and Thankful

Safe and Thankful

The hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving is a part of the tradition for many families. But in the commotion, it’s important to keep safety in mind for our four-legged family members. Our Glencoe Veterinary Clinic veterinary staff offers these Thanksgiving safety...