Posts by Alex Wells
Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an incredible holiday, but it’s not always so safe for our pets. With the sweet potatoes, stuffing, pie and, of course, turkey, there are a lot of things to love about Thanksgiving. When most of us think of Thanksgiving, we imagine good food, friends and family, but the reality is that it can…
Read MoreWhy Is My Dog Drinking A Lot Of Water?
Drinking water is a natural part of living. The most common reason why dogs drink water is because they’re thirsty. It’s important when it’s hot out or when your dog has completed exercising that your dog has access to fresh, clean water. We never recommend limiting access to your dog’s water. Dogs do not sweat…
Read MoreWhy Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water?
Drinking water is a natural part of living. The most common reason why cats drink water is because they’re thirsty. Cats are very efficient in their internal water conservation which is one of the reasons why their urine has a pungent smell to it. A normal, healthy cat will drink between 10-30 ml/kg daily. Cats…
Read MoreSpring Into Wellness This April 17th!
Dr. Taylor Truitt of The Vet Set will be at Fresh Paws Bath House to help get your dog ready for spring! Schedule your 30 minute customized wellness exam for $79 along with vaccines, heartworm testing, flea, tick and heartworm preventative and more! Bagels, mimosas, and coffee for the humans! Homemade dog treats from Evermore Pet Food for…
Read MoreCat Person, Dog Person, Or Neither? What Your Pet Says About Your Personality
The type of pet species that you own may be a reflection of your personality traits. Dr. Taylor Truitt weighs in on our pet selection and our personality type. Read more at Medical Daily.
Read MoreWhen Should I Consider Euthanasia For My Pet?
Deciding when it’s the right time to say goodbye to your pet is one of the hardest decisions we make as pet owners. For some, it’s a difficult, but an obvious decision based upon the pet’s deteriorating condition. But for other pets with chronic ailments the decision can be hazy. As a veterinarian it’s important…
Read MoreWhere Do I Get My Purebred Pet??
Just like many other facets of our lives, the decision to bring a new puppy or kitten into our lives often begins with a Google search. Many people have a general idea of what kind of dog or cat they want, and many people will start searching for breeders right off the bat. I want…
Read MoreTips for Taking Your Cat on a Road Trip
Thinking about taking your cat on a road trip? Dr. Eva recently contributed some helpful tips to Popsugar Pets! See link below: http://www.popsugar.com/pets/How-Prepare-Cat-Car-Ride-39849701 photo credit: Flickr user Sharonhahndarlin
Read MoreAn Overview of Pet Anxiety and Management
Pets experience anxiety just like people do. And while going into great depth of all the reasons behind pet anxiety is beyond the scope of this article, we will touch on some of the more common reasons pets experience anxiety and how to manage it. Anxiety in pets can present itself in a variety of…
Read MoreThinking of getting a rescue? Listen to Dr. Taylor on SiriusXM Doctor Radio Share Advice!
Dr. Taylor Truitt chats with Dr. Allen on SiriusXM Doctor Radio and fields calls about bringing a rescue pet into your family. The Vet Set encourages people to consider adoption when bringing a new pet into your home. Each year 7.6 million pets enter shelters and close to 3 million are euthanized per statistics from…
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