Estimated Amounts of Exercise Needed Toy Breeds:  30 minutes per day Non-Sporting Breeds:  45 minutes per day Terriers & Working Dogs:  60 minutes per day Hounds, Herding & Sporting Dogs:  90 minutes per day Benefits of Exercise: Builds self-confidence Trust Maintains fitness and health Reduces or eliminates common behavior problems Exercise should be based upon: […]

Have you checked out your pet’s food lately? Let’s make sure your dog is getting all the immunity they can from their food. Taken from Animal Wellness Foods that strengthen immunity Foods that may help decrease the risk of cancer by strengthening the immune system include medicinal mushroom, cruciferous vegetables, colostrum, turmeric and ginger. Supplements […]

Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between fear and anxiety in your cat. How much is normal? Animals just like us, have fear and anxiety. Some is normal, but if your cat remains in this state of constant fear and anxiety, their overall health can be in danger. Fearful Reactions: Recoiling Arched Back […]

Dr. Flanders is at the Purdue Veterinary Conference today. He will be back in the office his regular schedule next week. Thank you for your understanding.

Cat Hacks: Add dry green tea leaves to the litter box to help reduce odor. An empty milk jug can be cut to make a litter scoop Put pine cones in your potted plants to deter kitty from getting in them.  They won’t like stepping on them. Make sure you have sturdy screens on windows […]

Dogs have complex dietary needs just like we (humans or people) do.  As time has gone by, we have come to realize nutrition can heal and even prevent diseases in people and pets.  Unfortunately, poor nutrition can also negatively influence the health of you and your pet! One item of concern, is that your pets […]