September is Animal Remembrance Month Every month we celebrate some kind of pet “awareness” topic. September is a little well known but particularly touching theme - World Animal Remembrance Month. It is a time to remember, respect, and honor the memory of all animals. It gives us humans an opportunity to [...]
Road Trip Tips When Driving With Dogs Driving with dogs can be a lot of fun! Aahh. The wind in the fur. The nose out the window. Most dogs love to take car rides. Many prefer a seat right on your lap with the window rolled down and nose sticking out. [...]
Longer living dogs tend to be smaller dogs. The bigger dogs age faster and the bigger they are, the shorter their life span. From the American Society of Naturalists comes: Large dogs age at an accelerated pace, as though their adult life is running at a faster pace than small dogs’. [...]
Dogs Can Be Heat-Intolerant Too Heat stress in dogs on a hot August day can be just as miserable as it is in humans. Imagine yourself wearing a thick fur coat standing out in the sun in the middle of the day. That’s what it feels like to a dog, which [...]
Its a perfect time to adopt a senior pet. Chances are you're spending more time at home while the Covid-19 is still here. Now there's more time to go on walks, love on your pet who will give you so much in return. Do you have room in your heart and [...]
Does your dog have fleas? Now that the weather is warmer, pet owners are already contacting the staff at Whitworth Animal Clinic to talk about fleas. Fleas commonly come out in the early springtime, especially once the temperature at night stays steadily in the 40s and 50s. Though these pests can [...]
Signs your pet has arthritis (Osteorthritis) can happen to any dog, especially when they age. Most pet owners can remember the early days, when their beloved dog or cat was full of energy, vitality, and curiosity. Many wondered if their pet would ever settle down, and even looked forward to getting [...]
Traveling With Your Pet Are you planning a road trip this fall, camping maybe, visiting friends, or just a weekend excursion to admire fall foliage, and intend to bring your pet along for the journey? It takes extra preparation to make traveling with a pet safe and enjoyable, especially for overnight [...]
Cat obesity and human obesity is a real problem in America. Unfortunately, they often live in the same household! People who overeat often tend to over feed their pets. Overweight cats face serious health risks, lower quality of life and perhaps even a feline form of depression. Domestic cats have lives [...]
Your Pets and Intestinal Parasites Pets and parasites can make most people cringe. No one wants their dog or cat to have or potentially suffer from harmful parasites. Warmer weather brings nasty little parasites in the form of hookworms to the surface of the soil. Eggs are ingested through the skin [...]
