by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Apr 12, 2022 | Blog
April 29: The Day Dedicated to Hairballs Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your cat’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at why...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Apr 4, 2022 | Blog
It Pays to Be Prepared: How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit Your furry pal is surrounded by hazards every day. Sometimes, these hazards can cause a life-threatening or fatal condition if not treated quickly enough, which is where pet first aid comes into play. In honor of...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Mar 11, 2022 | Blog
Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog
How to Prepare a Pet Sitter to Care for Your Pet Whether you’re heading out of town for a weekend away or traveling for work, you’ll need someone reliable to care for your pet. Before leaving your four-legged friend in the hands of a pet sitter, follow these tips to...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Feb 10, 2022 | Blog
The “Tooth” of the Matter: Why Dental X-Rays Are Important for Pet Oral Health When it comes to your pet’s oral health, we want the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. There is no better way to determine the extent of...
by Scott County Veterinary Clinic | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog
5 Simple Steps to Start Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth...
