According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, "An Estimated 58% of Cats and 54% of Dogs in the United States are Overweight or Obese." It's a sad fact, but you can improve the quality of life for your pet with a few simple actions, and we can help. Stop by the clinic for nutritional counseling, and in the meantime you may want to read about the difference one walk a day can make for your pet.

Yes, it’s still tick season in South Central Washington. There’s more green foliage in our area this year due to spring and summer rainfall, so ticks are still abundant this August. We have several kinds of flea and tick prevention medications including Nex Guard and Frontline Plus at the clinic, so stop by and find out which is best for your animal. If a tick should bite and attach to your pet, there are safe options for removing it.

There’s more than one way to walk the dog. Get ready for a big doggy smile when you try these new exercise games.

We keep Hill’s pet food in stock at the clinic. It’s what we feed Malcom and Victor (our resident cats), along with all of our overnight patients. According to the company: “While Hill's pet foods contain high-quality ingredients, our research proves that it's the proper balance of essential nutrients supplied by those ingredients that is the key to optimal health for pets. Guided by our evidenced-based research, Hill's formulates its foods with a precise balance of these nutrients to meet the specific needs of pets associated with their life stage, size or special needs.”

We also keep Royal Canin pet food at our clinic. As written on the company website, this company has been in the business of tailoring nutrition for animals since 1968. According to the company's values, " We put our heart and soul into everything we do, and act with a genuine passion to make a better world for pets and pet owners worldwide."