Sales of At-Home Pet Grooming Products on the Rise

The pet products industry is reporting a boom in pet grooming supply sales as owners are spending more time at home with their pets during the coronavirus pandemic. In many areas, pet grooming facilities have been closed at some point during the past year, and pet parents have turned to do it yourself grooming and …

Meet FACE Success Story Moe

This handsome kitty is Moe! At just 3 years old, Moe began to suffer from bladder and urinary issues, a common problem in male cats.  Moe needed surgery to treat his bladder blockage and Moe's family was struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to a FACE grant, his veterinary care team at Country Pet Hospital …

How Responsible Breeding Can Reduce Hereditary Diseases in Dogs and Cats

The American Veterinary Medical Association convention went virtual this year, and one of the topics discussed was that a greater understanding of how genetic diseases occur can help vets prevent and mitigate their effects in our pets. The speaker, Dr. Jerold Bell, a veterinarian and geneticist at Tufts University, said that many of the most …

Communicating with Cats: It’s All in the Eyes

Ask any cat lover what a “slow blink” is, and chances are they’ll know it’s a sure sign that their cat is enjoying their company.  A recent study published in Scientific Reports analyzed this form of human-cat communication and found that both cats and humans appreciate bonding via the slow blink! The authors note that …

October 11-17 is National Veterinary Technician Week!

It's National Veterinary Technician Week!  Founded in 1993, this annual awareness event takes place during the 3rd week of October. Vet techs are valuable members of your veterinarian's animal care team.  Join us this week as we honor the important role these dedicated professionals play in your pet's health and well-being. To learn about National …