St. Francis Veterinary Hospital

This is your daily reminder to take your dog out to get some exercise!

Happy Holidays! Warmest thoughts and best wishes to you and your loved ones!

Fun fact for the day! The first guide dogs were trained for war-blinded soldiers after WWI!

When choosing your pet's food, this can oftentimes be an intimidating task at hand! We're here to help. When choosing, be mindful of diet's that are: - Nutritionally complete - Of very high quality - Appropriate for your pet’s stage of life

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Fleas are well known as voracious feeders. They're small, fast, and cause irritation to pets and people alike. In addition to physical discomfort, they transmit a number of diseases! Make sure that your pet has a flea treatment today!

Routine wellness visits are a great way to help your pet live a healthy life for as long as possible!

Most households in the United States have at least one pet. Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets can increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners. One of the many health benefits of having a pet includes: Decreased blood pressure!

Most pets are creatures of habit and cats especially tend to enjoy predictability. Feeding your cat at the same time each day is one of the easiest ways to establish a routine.

Certain breeds will be affected more than others by even the slightest weight gain, so it’s important to maintain your dog’s fitness throughout their entire life.

Pheromone products such as Feliway are often used at home and in animal shelters and boarding facilities to calm cats. Although not effective for all cats, pheromone sprays and diffusers may help you create a more calming environment.

Give your furry friend an extra squeeze from us today!

One of the most popular foods around the world is rice. But can dogs eat rice? The answer is yes. You may not even realize it, but rice is an ingredient sometimes found in commercial dog foods.

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Cats rub against us and scratch as a form of communication! They have scent glands on their cheeks and paws, so rubbing against us or scratching on vertical surfaces transfers their scent.

Trimming your dog’s nails play a vital role in maintaining your dog’s health! Neglected nails not only drive you up the wall with their continuous clicking across the floor, but can also cause health problems in your dog.

Do you have a reclining chair? Young puppies and kittens love to run under and hide in reclining chairs. Kittens are especially likely to climb up inside the chair and curl up for a nap, so be sure to check where your pet is before reclining!

Beware of the scraps that fall on the ground when you're eating! Chocolate, coffee grounds, tea, salt, avocados, grapes, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts and anything containing xylitol is dangerous for your pet.

We hope you're having the ultiMUTT day!