Puppy handling and exercises
What are handling exercises and why might they be useful? Exercises that use gentle and positive handling can help to increase the enjoyment and decrease any fear associated with handling and restraint. In addition, they provide a means for achieving a relaxed state, which might then be used if the dog begins to get excited or aroused. Verbal exercises can and
Products we carry
Prescription and specialty diets Prescription diets are designed to support pets with chronic health issues, allergies, or other medical conditions. These diets often contain specific nutrients, ingredients, or omit certain ingredients to address a particular health concern. Prescription diets are clinically tested. Due to the specialized nature of these diets, they are only available with a prescription or recommendation from a veterinarian. To obtain
Puppy socialization and fear prevention
What is socialization? Socialization is the process during which the puppy develops relationships with other living beings in its environment. While socialization takes place throughout the first year of life, the first 12-16 weeks seem to be the most important time for young puppies to learn about their environment. Two other important terms in a pup’s development are “habituation” and “localization”. What
Spaying and neutering cats
Why should I have my female cat spayed? Spaying offers several advantages. The female's heat periods result in about 2-3 weeks of obnoxious behavior. This can be quite annoying if your cat is kept indoors. Male cats are attracted from blocks away and, in fact, seem to come out of the woodwork. They seem to go over, around, and through many
Kitten Vaccination
When should my kitten be vaccinated? We recommend the first vaccination at 9 weeks of age, followed with a booster a month later. What diseases should my kitten be vaccinated for? It depends on what your cat’s lifestyle will be. Indoor cats should be vaccinated for Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, and Feline Calicivirus. Cats who have any chance of being in contact with bats
Kitten Play & Behaviors
Play is a very important part of the feline world and kittens need the opportunity to play in order to learn vital adult skills both in communication and in hunting. From a very early age, they play with their littermates and with objects that they find in their environment. Indeed, play provides the ideal opportunity for kittens to investigate the
