News, Tips & Information
Vaccination Clinics are here!!
Is your dog or cat due for vaccinations? Is money a bit tight this year? Come see us at one of our annual dog & cat Vaccination Clinics! We visit Oulu, Port Wing, Cornucopia, Maple, Brule, Mason and Mellen, offering discounted vaccinations, as well as annual heartworm and tick-borne diseases testing and prevention, and internal parasite preventatives.
See our website for more information about dates, times and locations. (photo courtesy of: www.petinsurance.com)
Be Careful of the Bones
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you’re bound to get your pets’ attention with the wonderful turkey aroma. Generally speaking, baked bones are not recommended to give as treats to pets, and so the consumption of turkey bones, even if it’s “accidental” when your back is turned, can be cause for concern. Be mindful of where your pets are, and where you put your garbage so the carcass is out of reach. If you suspect that your pet has gotten into some turkey bones, call your vet. (photo: baringvetblog.com)
Boarding? Vaccinate!
Hills Science Diet Food
We carry an established line of Hills Science Diet and Hills Science Diet Prescription formulas for dog and cats. Ask us about our different diets and products we have in order to choose a food that best suits your pets’ nutritional and lifestyle needs.
Pardon our dust...
If you’ve visited our clinic lately, you already know that there are many changes in the works! Please pardon our dust as we continue to expand our facility! In addition to construction, this week also marks the official launch of our new computerized system (that’s right, the paper receipts are a thing of the past!). We appreciate your patience as we continue to add new updates to our clinic!
Keep a close eye on calves...
With the calving season already in full force, we’ve been seeing a number of farmers in and out of the clinic. If you are raising a baby calf, remember that we carry extra supplies such as colostrum replacement, electrolytes, and medications. With all this rain, it’s important to keep a close eye on those young ones and keep them warm and dry!
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Is your pet up to date on Rabies?
Is your pet up to date on Rabies? The rabies vaccination is legally required for all dogs 5 months of age or older in Wisconsin, and is highly recommended for all cats. Not only does it offer protection to your pet, but also helps to legally (and financially) protect you should an unpredictable bite incident occur. If your pet is not up-to-date, we strongly recommend you schedule a wellness exam with proper vaccination today!
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Proper Vaccinations are Key to Equine Health
Whether you and your horse stay home, hit the trails, or travel to competitions, proper vaccinations are key to equine health. We offer options and make a customized vaccination plan to suit your horse’s age and lifestyle.
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Boarding? Get the Bordetella Vaccination.
Does your dog get boarded while you’re on vacation? Do you pamper your pooch at the groomer? Is your dog a therapy or service dog? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these, you may want to consider getting your dog up-to-date on the Bordetella vaccination. The Bordetella vaccine will help protect your pet from a bacterial illness, commonly referred to as “kennel cough,” that can spread rapidly from dog to dog, though it is rarely life-threatening. Since it affects the respiratory tract, the first sign is typically dry coughing or hacking. Call your boarder or groomer today to see if this is a requirement for your dog.
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Ticks are here!
They’re Here! TICKS! With the spring comes the first multitude of creepy-crawly ticks. Not all tickborne diseases are covered by vaccinations, so applying tick preventative to your dog is crucial. Our clinic recommends Vectra 3D, a topical preventative that repels and kills ticks and fleas. Bonus: it also helps repel against mosquitoes — the vectors of heartworm disease.
Purchase a 3 pack of Vectra and receive a voucher for one free dose, purchase a 6 pack of Vectra and receive a voucher for 3-free doses!
Come and pick some up today!
