Scratching is natural for cats. Your feline friend needs this innate behavior satisfied in a constructive manner for their physical and mental health, and they can develop significant behavioral issues if they are punished for scratching. To help your cat express their instincts in an appropriate manner, our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team shares key facts [...]
A wellness exam: $50* Routine screening tests: $250* Knowing your pet is healthy: Priceless Isn’t knowing that your faithful, furry companion is in great health, ready to tackle more years by your side, a wonderful feeling? We think so. Which is why—although your pet likely appears perfectly healthy—we always recommend wellness screening tests during annual [...]
Your four-legged friend may easily become bored in the house while you spend your days at work, running errands, or simply living life. Spice up your pet’s day-to-day routine—and save money while you’re at it—by devoting an afternoon to crafting DIY pet enrichment toys. Here are five ways to create DIY pet toys using items [...]
You show your pet your love in many ways, through daily snuggles, adorable nicknames, and birthday celebrations they don’t understand, but the best way to show your love is to keep your pet healthy, ensuring they fully enjoy all your heartfelt gestures. Regular wellness examinations are essential for your pet’s overall health and wellbeing. However, [...]
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center takes thousands of calls yearly, and tracks which poisons most commonly affect pets. Rodent poison tops the list each year and is expected to stay, as ingredients evolve and more effectively kill intended and unintended targets, including pets. The Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team wants pet owners to understand how [...]
Is your pet scratching or chewing at their feet constantly? Severe itchiness is usually a sign that your pet has a serious dermatological condition, and they need veterinary professional care. Our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team knows the frustrations of an itchy pet, so we offer insights about itchiness causes in pets and how the problem [...]
Lyme disease is the most commonly diagnosed tick-transmitted disease, affecting pets and people. While Lyme disease once only threatened pets in the northeastern United States, migrating wildlife patterns and climate change have led to the disease’s spread across the country, putting all U.S. pets at an increased risk for contracting this infection. Our Greenfield Veterinary [...]
Many people love the candy, costumes, and frightening fun that make up Halloween, but this spooky holiday can be hazardous for pets. Our team at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic shares terrifying tales of near pet emergencies to highlight potential Halloween dangers. Cooper and the Candy Caper: Keep pets away from candy Cooper the Labrador retriever had [...]
Heartworm disease is a health threat with which most pet owners are familiar. However, few pet owners understand this disease’s severity and why every monthly heartworm preventive dose is essential to your pet’s protection. To help ensure you understand heartworm disease’s threats to your pet’s health, our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team is sharing facts about [...]
Most pet owners have heard of hip dysplasia, especially those who have shared their homes with large-breed pups. Hip dysplasia can affect any dog, but occurs more frequently in purebreds, since the condition is genetically inherited. Over time, this joint deformity leads to arthritis and pain, and impacts younger dogs more severely. The Greenfield Veterinary [...]