Wondering why your veterinarian has been so busy this year? Pets may not need to mask up, but COVID-19 and its effects on human society has caused an unprecedented increase in activity at many veterinary practices.

As your senior pet enters their golden years, you may notice changes in their behavior. For example, they may be getting stuck behind furniture or pace at all hours of the night. Rather than waiting until you notice signs of cognitive dysfunction, follow these three...

August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day—as if you needed a special holiday to celebrate the memory of your beloved pet. However, this day helps commemorate the wonderful life you shared with your furry friend. What better way to remember them, than by creating a...

As pets age, they can suffer from impaired mental function, similar to elderly people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. With careful monitoring, early diagnosis, and proper...

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...