by Kelley Hugeback | Sep 10, 2025 | Blog
September is National Pet Insurance Month, making it the perfect time to talk about a topic that can make a world of difference in your pet’s health—and your wallet. As pet parents, we want to give our dogs and cats the very best. From annual checkups and vaccines to...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog
Congratulations on your new family member!!! As you delight in your puppy’s adorable antics and deal with all the trials and tribulations of puppyhood, socialization is an important item to have on your list of priorities. What is socialization? Socialization...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog
You’re probably aware that preventing ticks is an important part of caring for your pet. But what are exactly are these baleful bugs that binge on blood? Ticks are parasitic arthropod species in the order Ixodidae. Ixos is a Latin word that means ‘sticky’. If you’ve...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Jul 11, 2025 | Blog
My dog is vomiting and has diarrhea. Can you tell me what’s wrong with him?” After 8 years of schooling and 20 years of experience in veterinary practice, I can honestly say: “No, I can’t. – Not over the phone.” This is among the most common conversations all...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog
June 24th marks a very important (and entirely tongue-in-cheek) holiday—Cat World Domination Day! It’s a day to honor our feline companions for what they truly are: charming, mysterious, and maybe just a little bit convinced they run the planet. While we adore their...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog
If your pet is constantly scratching, licking, or dealing with frequent ear infections, allergies could be the reason. Just like humans, pets can have allergic reactions to all kinds of things—from pollen to food—and those allergies can have a direct negative impact...
