We love our furry friends, but as they age, their needs evolve. We need their needs by caring for them in ways that adapt to their new behaviors and requirements to live healthy lives. Taking care of a senior pet is: it means your dog has lived a long and happy life filled with love. [...]
It's an alarming statistic: By the time they have reached their third birthday, nearly three in four cats have some degree of gum disease. This threatens the stability of their teeth and can be the gateway to several other serious health problems as well. Many people who otherwise take excellent care of their dog or [...]
Thanksgiving arrives in just a few short weeks and along with it the busiest travel days of the entire year. People take advantage of the long four-day weekend to visit friends and relatives who live longer distances away. It’s also a busy time in the veterinary industry because many pet owners can’t take their animals [...]
Image credit: YourNikonMan | iStock On Thursday, September 3, Buffalo Trace Veterinary Service is offering a Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic. You may drop your cat off between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. and pick him or her up later in the day. There are many benefits to spaying or neutering your cat besides helping to [...]
Summer and road trips go hand-in-hand for many families, including those who own a dog. When it comes to traveling with pets, advanced planning can mean the difference between fond memories and a ruined trip. If you know you’ll be hitting the road with your dog in tow, allow for as much time as possible [...]
Dogs love spending time with their owners in the summer, even when it’s just running errands. However, this is one time when it’s best to leave your dog at home. Whether you’re just dropping off paperwork or running into a store, you have no way of knowing if you will be delayed in getting back [...]
Notice: We will be closed on July 4th. However, it is very important to note that many pets experience anxiety with the festivities surrounding the 4th of July. Many pets become lost, due to fleeing at the sound of the loud booms and crowds of people. Not to mention, taking your pet to firework events [...]
We are offering a Spay and Neuter Clinic for cats on June 18th! Why is spaying or neutering important for your pet's health? According to an article by USA Today, pets who live in the states with the highest rates of spaying/neutering also live the longest. When your pet is spayed or neutered, it is no [...]
Although rabies is much less prevalent today than previous generations, it remains a serious, deadly disease that understandably frightens people. Many myths persist about rabies because of this fear. It's important to separate fact from fiction so you have a realistic understanding of your own risk and that of your pets. Knowing the reality of [...]
