For many people, nothing beats spending the holidays with their family and friends. If you are a dog owner, your pooch will also be around to help boost your spirits. Here are a few dog movies that Whitworth Animal Clinic urges you to view this holiday season. I Want a Dog [...]
Did you know that pet owners are much more likely to bring their dogs to the vet than their cats? Yet cats have just as many potential health problems as dogs, and there's no doubt that cats are just as loved by their owners as dogs are. Cats just have a [...]
Whether you are a new dog owner or you have raised several types of puppies, the term “socialization” will eventually come up in your circle of friends. Although the term is unfamiliar to some, it is a “must know” when it comes to having a well-behaved and happy adult. What [...]
Canine distemper is a virus that your dog can catch from another dog in a number of different ways. Some of the circumstances that may lead your pet to contract canine distemper include:Contact with another dog's fresh urine, blood, or salivaBeing near another infected pets' sneezes or coughsSharing food or water with [...]
For a pet owner, nothing is more heartbreaking than having to say goodbye to their loving companion. It is an emotional event that can impact your entire family. Here are some tips to help you overcome the loss of a pet. Remember the Good Times While it is perfectly normal to [...]
Unfortunately, your pet cannot always let you know that it is suffering from chronic pain. In fact, quite often your pet’s pain goes unnoticed until it becomes chronic. In the meantime, the animal has probably suffered immensely. As humans, it is our responsibility to look for pain symptoms in your pet. [...]