April showers bring May flowers…and pesky critters that can wreck havoc on your pet's body and make their lives miserable. Did you know that mosquitoes carry heartworm disease and can transmit this harmful disease to your pet with just one bite? In large numbers, fleas can even cause anemia from blood loss, especially in puppies and kittens, and transmit serious diseases. At Pets First Veterinary Center, we recommend year round prevention for heartworm disease as well as screenings and preventative medicine to keep your pet happy and healthy this spring season.

 

Easter Lilies & Cats

Easter Lilies can be a beautiful decoration in the spring season, but did you know that all parts of the lily plant are considered toxic and dangerous to your cat? If ingested, it can cause severe kidney damage and even death. Please be advised that cat owners should remove lilies out of reach of your cat and consider an alternative to the lily such as Easter Orchids and Easter Daisies.

 

Team Member of the Month

This is Crystal, she is the Team Member of the Month at Pets First Veterinary Center. She has been working at Pets First as a technician for 12 years.  Crystal has three pets, Maddie (Chocolate Lab), Nay Nay (Italian Greyhound), and Diggler (Siamese Mix).  Crystals duties include assisting the doctors with surgeries and in appointments.  She also runs lab work, does radiographs, inserts catheters, intubates animals for surgery and many other things.  She is a great team player and an asset to our practice.

Did you know that dogs and cats are like humans when it comes to allergies? Is your pet miserable from constantly scratching and itching? These symptoms may have nothing to do with fleas or ticks. Believe it or not, your pet may have a skin condition or allergy. At Pets First Veterinary Center, we offer dermatology services for your pet. If your pet displays unusual lumps, bumps, or red skin, itchy or watery eyes, inform one of our staff members and we’ll schedule your pet for a dermatology appointment.

Spring is a great time to call in and schedule your pet for their annual vaccinations. After a long winter, pets can’t wait to get outside and get into all sorts of trouble. Make sure they are safe and free from diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus.

 

Itching and scratching...lumps and bumps making life miserable for your pet? These symptoms may not be caused by fleas or ticks...but may be the cause of other skin irritations or allergies. We can help your suffering pet. Ask us about your pets condition at your next appointment with us.

We provide comprehensive pain management to our patients…including those who suffer from chronic pain, acute injury and those recovering from surgical procedures. It’s our philosophy that preventing pain is much easier than overcoming it…and we’ll tailor a pain management program specific to your pet’s needs to ensure their comfort. We’d like to remind you that over the counter medications like Tylenol, Advil and Aleve are not safe for your pet. If your pet has ingested any of these over the counter pain medications, please bring them to us immediately.