We wish you all a wonderful evening of celebration as we ring in the new year. Remember that pets can be frightened by loud music, fireworks, poppers used at parties, so you may want to crate them or make sure they have a safe room to keep them calm and happy. Be careful and have […]
read moreMany clients talk about strange behaviors in their cats. Goodness knows I have had issues of compulsive behavior with an indoor cat. Most people who come to our home, don’t even realize we have a cat! She only comes out at certain times to get a little people time and that is it. She is […]
read moreWhat exactly does purring mean? Purring is a way the newborn kittens find their mother before their eyes open. It is a form of communications with other cats and us too. It is a form of self soothing for your kitty Purring is contentment in your kitty Kittens start purring at two days of age. […]
read moreMy dog has reactions to vaccines so I don’t do any.
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Certain breeds of dogs, especially the little ones can react to vaccinations. There are many things we can do to minimize those. First let’s talk about what is a vaccine reaction and what to do about it. What constitutes an adverse event? An adverse event is any undesirable ocurrence associated with the use of a […]
read moreMany cat owners ask Dr. Flanders how much or little should I be feeding my cat. Another question is the wet verses dry issue. So today we will discuss those two issues. Wet vs. Dry Cat Food Dr. Flanders always recommends dry kibble because the crunching of the kibble helps knock the tarter off their […]
read moreHow can I tell if my dog is relaxed?
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Since pets can’t verbalize to us their feelings and emotions, we have to rely on their body language to decode their mood and overall well being. Look for these clues to tell if your canine is relaxed and generally happy! Mouth open and panting Eyes almost squinting, eyes an almost almond shape Tail will be […]
read moreI have a toy Australian Shepherd who lives and breathes with me. This breed as well as some others are more prone to be close to just a few individuals while other breeds like everyone. Yes we have some separation anxiety, but here are a few tips I have used and keep in my “toolbox” […]
read moreIf you are like many families, you may be starting your Thanksgiving meals early. Dr. Flanders family has their first today! Please keep the usual tips in mind: Make sure family members understand, NO BONES for the pets. These are choking hazards. Even if it seems safe, bone fragments can flake off and get stuck […]
read moreWant to offer a treat for your dog that you know exactly what is in it? I have been making my own dog biscuits for exactly that reason. Some of the great ingredients I have been using include: bananas pumpkin yogurt coconut oil oatmeal applesauce olive oil almond oil wheatgerm peanut butter or almond […]
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