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Hello Gentle Care Clients! We hope you are enjoying your spring so far. Now that it’s May there are so many things to look forward to; school getting out, vacations, picnics, and warm weather. Since many of our pets accompany us on our summer outings, we wanted to talk about fecal screening for parasites. Intestinal…

I thought we’d talk about changes in an aging pet. This is not a favorite topic for most pet owners but an important discussion none the less. Having just a little information makes the situation easier to manage and handle when our four legged family member hits senior status. Senses The progressive loss of both…

We hear that dog owners sometimes forget to give their dogs an oral or topical heartworm preventive at the time every month – it happens. But missed or delayed doses mean that the dog could be at risk of developing heartworm disease. Gentle Care Animal Hospital can help you ensure that your dog has continuous…

Do you have questions about taking care of your pet’s teeth? We’ve answered some commonly asked questions below: I’ve heard dental problems are common in dogs and cats, how will I know if my pet has a dental problem? Dental disease is a common disease in dogs and cats. The American Veterinary Medical Association(AVMA) reports…