Every time you put on your grilling apron, grab the tongs and get ready to season a slab of ribs, your pooch’s mouth drips with drool. Your dog knows what these items mean—mouth-watering aromas from grilled meat will soon be wafting in the air—so they will patiently...

July 23, 2020 To the Gardner Animal Care Center Family, Words cannot express how honored I am to have been able to take care of your pets since joining the team 24 plus years ago. It truly has been my pleasure to celebrate and cultivate the family-pet-veterinary bond...

It's officially July and that means our furry friends are feeling the heat! Instead of sitting in front of the high-powered fan during those particularly hot days, try using these cool ideas that the team at Gardner Animal Care Center have put together to help your...

July 13, 2020 To Our Clients from Co-owners of the Gardner Animal Care Center, Dr. Michael McTigue and Dr. Brian Hurley: All of us are enduring an exceedingly difficult time with a very much altered way of doing things, thanks to a worldwide pandemic. At the animal...

Managing Your Furry Coworker: 3 Tips for Working From Home With Your Pet   Take Your Dog to Work Day falls on June 26th this year! We know many of you may be working remotely from home this year but, that doesn't mean you can't make it special or fun! So, how can...

Why Your Pet’s Nails Should Be Trimmed Regularly For many pet owners, trimming a pet’s nails—dog or cat—can seem like a daunting task. And, if you haven’t regularly trimmed your pet’s nails since he was young, chances are you’ll have a difficult time doing it...

May 26, 2020 Good Afternoon Gardner Animal Care Center Family: We hope everyone enjoyed the Memorial Day Weekend. On May 18th, according to Gov. Baker’s reopening plan, the Gardner Animal Care Center initiated our plans for reopening based on state regulations. While...

How to Prevent Separation Anxiety From Developing in Your New Puppy While stuck at home during the COVID-19 quarantine, you may be thinking there is no better time to get a puppy. With plenty of free time for training, and lazy puppy snuggles on the couch, you can’t...

Stress is a common cause of behavioral issues for pets. Knowing what to expect helps your furry friend relax, and so an environment that offers them routine, consistency, and stability is ideal for young pets. Here are three reasons why routine is key for your new...

May 5, 2020 Good Afternoon Gardner Animal Care Center Family: COVID-19 continues to play a disrupting part of our lives in the state of Massachusetts with Gov. Baker extending the “Stay at Home” order until May 18th. Last week we saw the first case of a Pug testing...