Nothing beats spending a day in nature, exploring the great outdoors with your pet. That is, until you hear a mosquito swarm’s buzzing and you dash back to your car to avoid becoming their next meal. Your pet is also a target for these hungry pests, and your furry pal’s reaction can range in severity [...]
Fireworks and thunderstorm season will soon descend on the Midwest. Around two-thirds of dogs have noise aversion (i.e., a condition that causes dogs to respond to certain noise triggers with anxiety or panic), yet most pet owners do not realize that mild noise aversion will likely progress or that treatments can help. The Greenfield Veterinary [...]
Ticks are hardy creatures that carry dangerous diseases and threaten your pet year-round. Our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team doesn’t want your pet to be a tick victim, so we offer information about ticks, the different species, the diseases they spread, and how you can safeguard your four-legged friend. What tick species pose a danger to [...]
Harsh winter weather typically drives people indoors, but those of us with pets have to brave the frigid blasts, snow, and ice to take them outdoors for exercise and elimination. Cat owners—and some small-dog owners—are fortunate in that their pets are trained to use a litter box and do not have to venture outdoors, but [...]
What goals do you want to accomplish this year? Maybe you want to find a better job, eat healthier, read more books, or shed that last stubborn 10 pounds. Making resolutions at the beginning of the year is a great way to set the tone for the entire year, and gives you something to work [...]
The biggest problem with pets? Their lives are too short. But, they can live longer with your care and support. “What’s the secret?” you ask, to extending their days. Our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team will tell you the ways. It’s really quite simple, as you’ll see below. Get the tips you need to stay in [...]
The holidays are here, and who better to celebrate with than the one who always gives you unconditional love, support, and snuggles? Show your pet how much you care with a holiday season of adventure, companionship, and special treats. If you’re short on ideas, look no further—this list compiled by our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team [...]