What Is Cat Scratch Fever?

What Is Cat Scratch Fever?

We love sharing our lives with animals. In fact, few things compare with a good snuggle, and for many of us, the time spent holding and nuzzling a sweet, furry feline is life-affirming. Part of what makes this closeness possible is a proactive approach to disease prevention. Unfortunately, zoonotic diseases, or those that can be […]

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How to Spot Signs of Fleas & Heartworms on Your Pets

How to Spot Signs of Fleas & Heartworms on Your Pets

Parasites cause big problems for our pets, which means they cause big problems for us, too! With our approach to parasite prevention, you can stop fleas and heartworms (among other nasty parasites) from having any impact or influence on your pet’s future. 

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The Heart of the Matter: Long-Lasting Effects of Pet Stress

The Heart of the Matter: Long-Lasting Effects of Pet Stress

Stress, fear, and anxiety play significant roles in everyone’s life. Unfortunately, when it all becomes too much for the nervous system, the effects on well-being are detrimental. Whether your pet is struggling with an acute trauma, or has chronic issues related to stress, it is critical to take a step back to assess the myriad […]

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Benefits of Anxiolytics to Keep Your Pet Stress-Free

Benefits of Anxiolytics to Keep Your Pet Stress-Free

You might think that your pet has it pretty good. Lounging on the couch all day with a bowl of food at their disposal and a doting human—what’s not to like? In reality, though, a great number of our pets suffer from anxiety in some form or another. The Gentle Vet recognizes this and is […]

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How to Calm a Stressed-Out Dog

How to Calm a Stressed-Out Dog

Your dog’s non-verbal body language communicates how he feels and provides signals of his upcoming actions. Sometimes, these signals have a different meaning than they would in the human world. When you can better understand your dog’s messages, you can better communicate with him. Learning to interpret stressed dog body language is especially important.

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Make Pet Dental Health A Priority

Make Pet Dental Health A Priority

Each and every day, pet owners make decisions that impact the overall health and wellness of their pets. Choosing optimal nutrition, making time for exercise, and providing environmental enrichment are all important priorities that have a powerful influence on lifelong wellness. What if there was just one extra task that helped your pet achieve even […]

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Thinking About a New Puppy? We’ve Got You Covered.

Thinking About a New Puppy? We’ve Got You Covered.

Raising a puppy is an extremely rewarding experience, but it can also come with many difficulties. In order to truly experience all the wonderful aspects of a new puppy (sweet, playful, adorable, innocent), we also must embrace the more challenging ones (potty training, chewing, biting). The Gentle Vet survival guide aims to help you balance […]

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The Value of New Pet Care Lasts All Year

The Value of New Pet Care Lasts All Year

Whether you recently adopted a young puppy or kitten, or you’re the proud new owner of an adult or senior pet, you probably have quite the checklist. Between acquiring all the necessary gear and supplies, introducing your pet to their new world, and balancing all the other aspects of life, new pet care can be […]

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True Pet Wellness Hinges On Routine Exams

True Pet Wellness Hinges On Routine Exams

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon in the veterinary industry to experience no-show or canceled appointments. Life happens! This can be inconvenient on the business side of things, but the real party that suffers isn’t even involved in the decision.  Pet wellness visits are designed to serve and support our patients. The chance to see and treat […]

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Reactive Dogs and Aggressive Dogs: Not the Same Thing

Reactive Dogs and Aggressive Dogs: Not the Same Thing

When a dog exhibits behaviors like barking, growling, snapping, or lunging, it is easy to assume that they are just aggressive. This is not always the case, though. Some dogs are really just anxious or scared and reacting in the best way that they know how. The difference between reactive dogs and aggressive dogs is […]

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