3 Simple Ways to Love Your Senior Pet
As the summer season quickly approaches, it may be time to ensure your pet is prepared to handle the oncoming allergy season. Here's how to spot the signs of allergen attacks in your four-legged friends #1: Teach your old dog (or cat) new tricks. Senior pets can...
5 Signs Your Pet Has Seasonal Allergies
The summer sunshine is approaching, which may call for the occasional nature trip with our four-legged friends. Spending time outside may affect their exposure to external allergens. Here's how to spot potential allergenic symptoms in your beloved pet. #1: Your...
Tips for Choosing Safe Chews
There are tons of options to choose from when it comes to chew toys for your furry friend. Here are our team's tips for finding the safest ones for your beloved companion. Safe chew toys for pets While many great chew toys for pets are available, these two are...
Heartworm Myths: Debunked!
Heartworm can sometimes be a confusing topic for many pet owners, but we're here to help! We have debunked some common heartworm myths to help you get to the truth. Myth: Only dogs get heartworms Truth: Heartworms can infect any mammal, including people. While...
What To Do If Your Pet Ate a Poison
In honor of National Pet Poison Prevention Month, our team at Gardner Animal Care Center would like you to brush up on the steps to take if your furry pal has been in contact with a potentially toxic substance. First, don’t panic, and then follow these step-by-step...
Keep Your Pet Away From These Garden Toxins
Spring is here, and as it warms up it means we get back out to our gardens for some weekend relaxation. The garden can be a wonderful and peaceful place for us humans, and it probably seems very exciting for our animals, too! Of course, there are some...
What Happens During My Pet’s Neuter Surgery?
Suppose your male pet undergoes neuter surgery, and this is your first postoperative experience. In that case, you may be surprised that your furry pal still appears to be intact, especially if they were neutered later in life. To clear up any confusion, let’s explain...
Are Hairballs Normal for Cats?
Part of cat ownership involves coming across furry, slimy tubes, otherwise known as hairballs. Depending on your cat’s hair coat length, you may encounter hairballs with such regular frequency that you become worried about your feline friend’s health. Our team at...
Buckle Up! Car Travel Safety Tips for Pets
When taking a vacation or a road trip, you may want to include your pet in the fun and excitement. But, before heading out on your trip, ensure your pet is prepared for travel with the following tips from our veterinary team here at Gardner Animal Care Center. #1:...
How to Teach Your Dog to Focus on Walks
When you take your pup on a stroll around your neighborhood, do they lunge and bark at every living thing? Many dogs become hyper-focused on other dogs, people, squirrels, cars, or other moving objects, making your daily walk less than pleasant. Dogs who react this...