You cannot always see them, but tiny parasites can cause major illnesses in your furry pal. They can lurk in your pet’s fur, their intestines, their ears, and your carpet. While treatment often can be challenging, prevention is simple. Read on to learn about the most common parasites that may affect your pet, and how [...]

Summer is a great time to take a vacation, and if you plan to take your four-legged friend, don’t forget to prepare appropriately. Traveling with your pet can be stressful if you don’t plan ahead. Our team at Parker Center Animal Clinic wants to help by offering do’s and don’ts to ensure a successful trip. [...]

Seasonal environmental allergies commonly cause hay fever in people, but pets express allergies differently—with itchy skin, chronic infections, and inflammation. Seasonal allergens include pollens, grasses, and molds, while other allergens, such as food, insects, and other pets, can cause year-round issues. Because most allergic pets have multiple triggers, and allergies can change or worsen as [...]

When the weather heats up, the mosquitoes come out. In humans, these pests are not only annoying, but can also carry and transmit deadly diseases, such as malaria and West Nile virus. They can also threaten your pet’s health by transmitting heartworm infections that may go unnoticed until permanent damage has occurred. Preventive medications have [...]

You love your cat and you want to be able to provide the best healthcare possible. But you don’t want to look like you lost a fight to Edward Scissorhands. Your cat CAN learn to like her carrier which will make getting her to the vet much less of a chore. Here are some tips [...]

Having a pet in your home and family is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. With advances in veterinary medicine, you can enjoy your pet longer and healthier than ever before.Many dogs in the United States now live to be 12 years or older, almost double the lifespan on most dogs in [...]

Step 1: Stay Calm Bleeding legs, trouble breathing, poison ingestion – all of these are scary but knowing what to do in an emergency can be crucial to saving your pet’s life. In an emergency, first aid is not a substitute for veterinary treatment. However, before you are able to get your pet to a [...]

It’s an all too common story…You get home from work and the bag of grapes/pan of brownies/bowl of rising bread dough you left on the counter is destroyed on the floor and the contents are missing. Your 65 pound lab wags its tail excitedly as he licks his chocolate covered lips and expects to hear [...]

Finding out that your dog or cat has fleas can be stressful. Fleas are difficult to see due to their size, and they can jump as far as a foot, making it easy for them to spread to furniture, other animals, and people. Luckily, fleas are an extremely common household pest that can be dealt [...]

Leaving your pup alone for extended periods can be difficult, but it can be even more distressing for your dog. Some dogs experience separation anxiety, which can lead them to do all kinds of destructive things, such as chewing furniture, going to the bathroom in the house, and even harming themselves. Your dog’s reaction to [...]