A Healthy Mouth For A Healthy Pet: Why Pet Dental Care Is Important

Brushing dogs teethJuly is Pet Dental Month at Summeridge Animal Clinic! Just as it is for us, quality dental care is a cornerstone to your pet’s overall health and well being. The impact of a healthy mouth goes a lot further than many pet parents realize. Read on for tips on keeping your furry companion’s teeth and gums healthy in order to prevent serious problems down the road. Continue…

Springtime Foes: Preventing Fleas, Ticks, and Other Parasites

Cordova_iStock_000043107966_LargeAfter a long winter, our first inclination may be to throw open the windows, fire up the grill, and maybe catch a game of Frisbee with our best four-legged pal. And, just when we really begin to enjoy the spring weather, here they come… all of the parasites just waiting to feast on warm-blooded hosts, like our dogs and cats. Continue…

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Tips for Traveling with Pets

Hurrah! A vacation!Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house you go… or on vacation, to visit an old friend, or to move cross country. At some time or another most pet owners will encounter the challenge of traveling with pets.

Take the stress and worry out of this event by following a few important pet travel tips. Continue…