Summer Safety for Your Furry Friends As summer rolls in, it’s crucial to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of your beloved pets. With rising temperatures and outdoor activities at an all-time high, understanding the risks is essential for keeping your furry companions safe. Whitworth Animal Clinic wants you to be [...]
National Dog Dad Day is not a formally recognized holiday like Father's Day or National Dog Day. While many dog owners celebrate their dog dads on Father's Day, some may also have their own personal celebrations or dedicate the day to recognizing their dog dads. The third Sunday in June is Father's Day, a [...]
Dog bite prevention is a fundamental aspect of responsible pet ownership. It is crucial to understand the significance of this issue and the wide-reaching effects it can have. Whether you are a seasoned dog owner or a new pet parent, being aware of the potential risks associated with dog bites and [...]
Protect Your Pet to Avoid Suffering It doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to figure out the answer to this question. Fleas on dogs and cats are bad and they are everywhere. In fact, worldwide there are over 2,000 species of fleas. North America is home to more than 300 varieties of the [...]
Understanding the Importance of Transformative Strategies for Pet Longevity As pet owners, we have a deep love and bond with our furry friends. We want them to live long, healthy, and happy lives. But what are the strategies we can implement to ensure you are helping [...]
One of the most common conditions affecting older dogs is arthritis or degenerative joint disease. As in humans, arthritis can be very painful for your dog. It can also rob your pet’s mobility and active lifestyle. Generally, arthritis happens when an unstable joint causes the bones to move unnaturally within the [...]
Holidays Can Add on the Pounds! Not only for you, but yours pets as well. The new year brings us back to our senses, and we begin to take responsibility for our actions incliding over feeding and ove treating. While none of us likes going on a diet, help your [...]
For Alabama, we get really hot weather in the summer. Unbelieveably, we get really cold weather in the winter. People up north think we're running around barefooted in December! We know differently. Tips on Keeping Your Pets Safe in Cold Weather: If you are cold, your pet is probably cold. If [...]
With the holidays approaching, you may be planning on boarding your pet, having them groomed and even visiting friends and family who have pets. You never know when your dog may be exposed exposed to other animals that have kennel cough and that they are at risk of catching this highly [...]
Senior Citizen at age 6 or 7—Time Flies It comes as a shock to some pet owners that although small dogs generally live longer, they are considered geriatric at the age of 7; and larger dogs have shorter life spans and are considered senior citizens at age 6. So if you [...]
