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Home dental care is really important for your pet. Brushing is the gold standard of home dental care but in some pets it can be difficult. Ideally, you should be brushing your pet's teeth daily. Having your pet's teeth brushed once a month at the groomer is not...

Heartworm disease is a disease carried by the mosquito. Although common in the warmer months, we will still diagnose dogs with heartworm disease throughout the year. It is important to have your pet tested annually. The test is a blood test that is called a 4DX -...

We all know our furry little friends like a table scrap here and there. Heck, who would turn down a piece of steak or the opportunity to lick the bottom of your bowl of ice cream? It is hard to turn down those puppy dog eyes and cute little faces, right? What harm...

Halloween is a fun time for all but can present some hazards for your pets. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pets safe. 1) Chocolate is toxic to pets so keep all candy out of reach of our furry friends. If your pet would ingest chocolate candy please call us...

As we move into the fall season this year we welcome the cooler, crisper days ahead however there are some considerations relevant to the fall season that pet owners should be aware of to help keep their furry friends safe. Bees and wasps seemingly are everywhere in...

September has been named Animal Pain Awareness Month by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Animals can manifest pain in multiple ways. Acute pain is often obvious with vocalization or an inability to properly use a limb. Chronic pain is...

The most common clinical disease diagnosed at Animal Care Clinic of Pingree Grove for either dogs or cats is periodontal or dental disease. As young as three years of age the majority of both dogs and cats have developed some degree of dental disease (for some animals...

HOUSEBREAKING A PUPPY It is important to recognize that house breaking a puppy does not occur in days or weeks, but sometimes, in months. We have all heard the tale from a friend or relative – “I got my puppy house broken in one week.” Well, it really depends on their...

Here at Animal Care Clinic, we know how important it is to our clients that our feline friends use their litter boxes and not our carpets, clothing, or rugs. It can ruin the animal human bond when this is not happening. Here’s some helpful tips to prevent a problem...