Category: Pet Habits
Holiday Dog Treats- Mid South Pet Health and Wellness
With the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, it can be easy to forget the four legged family members! To help you out, one of our own staff members shared her favorite homemade treat recipes! Holiday Dog Treats are a fun way to celebrate with the furriest members of your family. These treats are all easy to make, delicious,...Read More
Introducing a New Cat Into Your Home – Memphis Pet Health
Humans and dogs are “pack” animals where cats are territoriality independent; knowing this is important when introducing a new cat into your home. When adopting a new cat, it is important to create its own space/environment. The room that you select should have its own food bowl, water bowl, and litter box. Normally, there should be a litter box for every...Read More
Summer Pet Safety Series | Part 2: Does My Pet Need a Summer Cut?
It’s getting hot out there, and if you’re anywhere around us here in Memphis, you know just how hot it can really be. So, in addition to being cautious about your pets over-heating, it is also important to know how to have them properly groomed for this weather. Proper summertime grooming is essential to helping keep your pet...Read More
Summer Pet Safety Series | Part 1: Memorial Day
Are you planning a Memorial Day celebration? Whether you’re grilling out in the backyard with friends, digging your toes in the sandy beaches, or cruising out on the lake, your pet may be at risk if the appropriate precautions are not taken. Summer pet safety is of utmost importance if you would like for your furry pal to live a...Read More
What Do You Mean My Pet Needs A Dental Cleaning?- Memphis Area Pet Health
Why Should I Clean My Pet’s Teeth? Dental health is extremely important to your pet’s overall health! Unless your pet’s teeth are brushed daily, plaque, which is an accumulation of bacteria, will build up at the gum line. Eventually calculus forms, further irritating the gums, and then infection progresses to loosen and destroy the attachment of the tooth. Periodontal disease...Read More
Why You Should Take Your New Puppy or Kitten to the Vet
Most people know that it is important to take your new pet to the vet, but have you ever wondered why? Here are some reasons why taking your new pet to the vet should be first on your priority list.
Would Laser Therapy Help My Pet? – Mid South Pet Health
We have been very excited about the addition of our laser therapy unit at the Collierville location! We have had great results using laser therapy for arthritis, back pain, wounds, surgical incisions, and even snake bites. How does laser therapy work? Laser therapy is a noninvasive procedure that uses light to stimulate cells and increase blood circulation. At the correct laser wavelength,...Read More
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Arthritis and Your Pet- Mid South Pet Health
This sweet boy is a 12 year old Rottweiler mix named Snickers. Like most bigger dogs his age, he suffers from chronic arthritis pain. Snickers’s owners began to notice that he was very slow to sit down or stand up. He also seemed very stiff and occasionally had trouble walking on slick floors. Snickers did not cry or whine, but...Read More
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