Tips & Tricks

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 about scratching in cats. Causes [...]

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 visits. If you’re undecided about [...]

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 can find around your [...]

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, your pet can develop health [...]

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 rodenticides can impact their pet’s [...]

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 is addressed. Pet itchiness causes [...]