Blog & Newsletters

By Bethany Mihalik, CVPM, MHRM, CVT, CCFP Did you know that May 3rd is the National Specially-abled Pets Day? This day of observation is designed to educate the public about caring for disabled pets. Disabled pets make wonderful family members. Handicapped pets don’t know that they’re different from abled pets, and generally have little trouble adapting to the circumstances. Some pets are born with disabilities, while others acquire them through injury, disease or just old

By Dr. Klint Hockenberry Heartworm Disease An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Heartworm disease is a deadly parasitic disease present throughout the U.S. affecting cats and dogs. It is spread from pet to pet by mosquito bites, then grows inside the pet’s heart. Once in the heart, it can cause irreversible lung and cardiac damage, clot formation with clot spread throughout the body, and death. Due to the import/rescue of animals

By Jessie Rayburn What has four stubby legs, makes a plethora of sounds, and loves to munch on leafy greens? Cavia porcellus of course, the scientific name for the guinea pig. March is adopt a guinea pig month. In honor of these piggy pocket pets, here are some interesting facts about the g. pig. Guinea pigs are also known as cavies. Part of their species name porcellus means “little pig”. The America Cavy Breeders Association

When is the best time to book reservations? How early is to too early? By Ahmae Messersmith It may not seem like it, but summer is right around the corner! Here in our Pet Resort, our ‘peak’ months are June-September when everyone is packing up and headed to sandy shores, lakeside retreats or even a family road trip. If you can’t take your furry friend with you to your destination, you’ll likely book a stay

By Dr. Colleen Carney February is Spay and Neuter Awareness month, and we want to share our thoughts with you! Having your dog or cat sterilized provides a number of benefits, not only to your personal pet, but also to the general pet population. First and foremost, spay and neuter prevents the occurrence of unplanned puppy and kitten litters. Every spring, animal rescues see a high influx of animals and often find themselves overwhelmed with