Holiday Survival Guide -13 Hints & Tips for our Furry Pet Friends

Holiday Survival Guide -13 Hints & Tips for our Furry Pet Friends

Helpful Pet Tips for avoiding the Vet’s office. The Holidays are upon us and as always, here is out annual holiday survival guide. This means tasty treats, special decorations, and for many, a trip to the vet’s office. This time of year is usually just as stressful for our pets as it is for us.…

How to keep your pets safe this holiday season

How to keep your pets safe this holiday season

Keeping your pets safe is paramount around Christmas. Cookie dough, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts and coffee are all on the naughty list when it comes to pets this holiday season and all year round. “Over 60 percent of the emergencies veterinarians see over the holidays are a direct result of pets eating indiscriminately,” said Dr.…

Can Small Animals Live with Dogs?

Can Small Animals Live with Dogs?

Whether you’re welcoming a Guinea pig into your dog-loving home or adding a new dog to your family of rabbit owners, introducing a small animal to a dog requires patience, love and consistency, said Carol Osborne, DVM and Integrative Veterinarian. In most cases, she says, initial tolerance can lead to lasting friendships. While there are…

Mentor dog participates in an innovative canine cancer research trial at Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic

Mentor dog participates in an innovative canine cancer research trial at Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic

In addition to being an ideal companion, Farley, a 12-year-old Tibetan Terrier, has truly been an inspiration to his owners Tom Donelan and Carla Woodcock of Mentor. “I started out with cancer and that was a big enough blow for us, then we found out the Farley had it too,” Woodcock said. Donelan said Farley was lethargic, his stomach was distended and his colitis worsened.