In recent months TCVH has made some changes to the way we fill your pet’s prescriptions. These changes were initiated...
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Heat Stroke
HEAT STROKE AND HYPERTHERMIA What is heat stroke? Heat stroke is a term commonly used for hyperthermia or elevated body...
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Dealing With The Loss Of A Pet
With the loss of my own dog earlier this month I was reminded of the strong bond we have with...
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Why Is My Dog Always Pulling?!?!
Have you ever felt the frustration of trying to take your furry friend for a nice relaxing walk only to...
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How to Help Your Cat with Arthritis
WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis or osteoarthritis is inflammation within the joints and the tissues surrounding them. It is one of...
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The TCVH Difference
At Town & Country Veterinary Hospital we pride ourselves on providing the best veterinary experience for our clients and their...
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Allergies in Our Pets
One of the most common reasons we see patients is due to allergies and complications from those allergies. An allergy...
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How to Help the Car Sick Dog
Does your dog get car sick or anxious in the car? Motion sickness occurs when certain parts of the inner...
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Essential Oil Safety
There has been a recent increase in the use of essential oils in the home. It is important, if you...
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Respiratory Rate Monitoring in Dogs and Cats
Did you know that your pet’s respiratory rate can tell us a lot about their heart and lungs? An increase...
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Senior Pets and the Importance of Enrichment
Our pets are living longer and longer, and we couldn’t be happier about it. But with this increased lifespan, we...
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Importance of Annual Bloodwork for Your Pet
When most people hear “bloodwork” for their pet they may not understand the true value of this testing. Annual bloodwork...
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Laser Treatments for Your Pet
Laser Therapy for Your Pet What is Laser Therapy? The Companion therapy laser system sends photons, or packets of light...
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What Do I Feed My Pet?
In today’s market there is an overwhelming number of food options for your pet. How do you know what to...
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Breed Specific Rescues-A Growing Trend
What do you do when you are looking for a new dog and you have your heart set on a...
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Bailey’s Acupuncture Journey
Bailey is a 6 ½ year old chocolate lab. She has a history of chronic lameness in her hips and...
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Why Is My Cat Scratching My Stuff And How Can I Make It Stop?!?!
First let’s talk about why your cat is scratching- scratching is a way of communicating for your cat. Cats often...
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Community Outreach
Town & Country Veterinary Hospital realizes the importance of educating the public about pets and pet health. One of the...
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Water Safety For Your Pooch
The idea of taking a nice cool dip in the pool or lake may seem refreshing and relaxing for both...
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The Terrifying Truth About Ticks
We can all agree that ticks are creepy little bloodsucking creatures. What you may not know is that they can...
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Bi-Monthly Brushing, It’s Not Enough
Are you brushing FiFi’s teeth at home? This is a very common question I present during every annual checkup. Many...
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Curbside Service
To better serve our patients and pet owners, Town and Country Veterinary Hospital is now offering curbside pickup! When it’s...
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Influenza Outbreak in Dogs and Cats as of 4/13/15
There has been close to an epidemic outbreak in canine influenza recently. It has been centered in Chicago, IL with...
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Skip the Fuzzy Friends this Easter
It is Easter time again and the lure of soft bunnies and fluffy baby chicks is all around us. Each...
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My Kids Want a Pet, What Should I Get?
So, your kids have been pestering you for a pet and you think they might be ready for the responsibility...
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Ditching the Doggy (or Kitty) Breath
February is Pet Dental Health Month in the veterinary world and there is good reason why we devote a whole...
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Just like us, our dogs need exercise in the winter months too. If your dog is used to running or...
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Holiday Hazards-Cat Edition
‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings and decorations around the house. This is also a time for your feline friend...
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The Reasons We Refer
Our first priority when treating your pet is to provide the highest standard of care and, in the event of...
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Nicotine and Smoke Exposure In Your Pet
We all know that smoking is bad for you, but what you might not know is that it is very...
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
One of the first questions that new pet owners ask me is “Is pet insurance worth it?” In my opinion...
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Our Pet Pawty!!
This past Sunday our clinic hosted our first ever Pet Pawty. We had over 500 guests come and tour our...
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Happy National Dog Day!
As we celebrate National Dog Day it is a good time to reflect on why man’s best friend is just...
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Providing Long Term Care for Your Pet
While it is true that our furry friends do not live as long as we do, it is important to...
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Furry Friends and Firework Phobias
The Fourth of July is upon us and while we are enjoying the sights and sounds of the rockets red...
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Supplementing Your Nutraceutical Knowledge
There are so many supplements being marketed to pet owners each day to improve the quality of your pet’s life....
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More to Love?
The most common medical condition I see in my clinic is obesity. Although we joke during the exam about “Chubby”...
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Where the Wild Things Are
Every spring our phones are ringing off the hook with panicked calls about what to do with the “abandoned” baby...
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A Few Of My Not So Favorite Things
We all have that one part of our job that we just do not like. I am no exception to...
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Enriching Your Dog’s Environment
Do you ever look at your dog and think “Have you even moved today?” While they might seem content to...
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Cat Breeds I Miss Seeing
Although pure bred cats are a lot less common in my practice than pure bred dogs there are several breeds...
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Dog Breeds I Miss Seeing
I have seen so many breeds in my years as a veterinarian and there are many that have tugged at...
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Millionaire Matchmaker – DVM edition
One great thing about my job is that it constantly presents me with an opportunity to go above and beyond...
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Dogs Eat the Craziest Things
During a recent conversation at our hospital we were recalling all of the objects we have removed from our canine...
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The Miracle Microchip
I fully believe that every pet should be microchipped as soon as they become a member of your family. Studies...
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