Recent Blog Posts
Caring for Feral Cats
Oct 18, 2021 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessOctober 16th was National Feral Cat Day. A day to work together to acknowledge the issues feral cats face and work together for the betterment of… Read More »
Heartworm Disease
Apr 14, 2021 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessApril showers bring May flowers. They also bring mud puddles and standing water – the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. When temperatures consistently stay around 50… Read More »
Flea and Tick Preventatives
Apr 8, 2021 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSpring brings the joys of warmer weather, flowers beginning to bloom and trees starting to bud but it also brings the nuisance of fleas and ticks.… Read More »
Pet Thyroid Health
Oct 29, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThe thyroid gland is part of our pet's endocrine system, and makes the hormone thyroxine necessary for proper cell function. The thyroid plays a part in… Read More »
Vestibular Disease, Seizure or Stroke? How to tell the difference.
Oct 26, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSimilar to humans, many conditions and diseases our pets suffer from can share similar… Read More »
Pets and Post COVID-19 Concerns
Jun 8, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThe world has changed. No one is arguing that. Words like pandemic, social isolation and CDC guidelines have become normal everyday topics now. We all have… Read More »
Poisonous Yard Items
Apr 23, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSpring is here! That means our pets will be spending much more time outside running, playing, burning off energy and laying in the sun.… Read More »
Hot Spots
Apr 9, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessHot spots are the most common dermatological condition in pets and most pet parents have faced them in varying degrees. Hot spots, also called acute moist dermatitis,… Read More »
Intestinal Parasites Overview
Apr 2, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessWorms are never a pleasant topic and no one wants to think of their beloved pet being infested with parasites, but understanding the risks, symptoms, and… Read More »
Homeopathic Remedies for Fleas and Ticks
Apr 2, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSpring and Summer bring out the bugs and there is nothing worse than noticing creepy crawlies on our pets! However, harsh chemicals can be hard on… Read More »
Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats
Mar 19, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessUnfortunately, upper respiratory infections are very common in cats and kittens and can vary in severity up to and including the possibility of developing pneumonia. Thankfully,… Read More »
Outdoor and Environmental Allergies
Mar 12, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSpring is right around the corner and with it the joys of warmer weather, new growth and getting outdoors. It also brings with it something we'd… Read More »
Health Benefits of Exercise for You and Your Pet
Jan 20, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to get healthy or lose weight.… Read More »
Pet Routines
Jan 13, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessYour cat is in the kitchen sitting next to the food bowl at 6 sharp watching you intently. Every night at 10:30, your dog… Read More »
How to Choose the Right Pet for You
Jan 2, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessYou've decided you want furry companionship and a new best friend. That's great! Finding the right pet… Read More »
The Dangers of Winter Weather
Dec 26, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSome of us love it, some of us hate it, but regardless of how we feel about winter, it's coming. Just like humans, pets… Read More »
Assistive Devices for Pets
Nov 27, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessAs our pets age, they may start to deal with vision and hearing loss and/or mobility problems. This used to mean a life of… Read More »
Pet Care For All Stages of Life
Oct 24, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessFrom the tiniest ball of fluff to the greying muzzle of a faithful companion, pets have… Read More »
Nose to Tail Checkup
Oct 10, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessEven though sometimes we wish they could, our pets can't talk to us. In the case of keeping our secrets, that may be a… Read More »
Pancreatitis
Jul 3, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThere are two things synonymous with Independence Day celebrations – fireworks and family picnics! More and more families are bringing their furry family members along with… Read More »
Cat Mental Stimulation
Jun 24, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessMental stimulation and exercise is just as important for our cats as physical exercise and the benefits are two fold! One, a bored kitty… Read More »
Cat Misconceptions
Jun 3, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & Wellness“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” “Dogs have owners, cats have staff.” We've all heard the funny, cute and… Read More »
Transdermal Medications and Compounding
Feb 1, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessWhen our pets are sick, we want them to feel better as quickly as possible. When a pet has difficulty taking pill medication, the pet parent… Read More »
Indoor Allergies in Pets
Jan 24, 2019 Tracey Health & WellnessIndoor allergies are much more prevalent in the winter months due to closed up windows and doors and little air circulation. Several studies have shown that… Read More »
Slow and Elevated Feeders
Jan 14, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessYou've probably seen them when out shopping at your local pet store or browsing your favorite online vendor – those funny shaped bowls that… Read More »
The Pros and Cons of Cat Litters
Jan 7, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessIn our earlier blog post, Cats and Litterboxes, we briefly touched on the finickiness of our feline friends… Read More »
Pet Health Insurance and Financial Assistance
Jan 3, 2019 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessFew things are as anxiety inducing to pet parents as finding out a beloved pet has an illness… Read More »
Winter Activities for Pets
Dec 19, 2018 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThe winter months will be upon us shortly, but as temperatures decrease, our pets' energy levels and exercise needs don't go down with the… Read More »
Collar Strangulation
Dec 17, 2018 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessPet collars are cute, colorful and customizable, but they can also be dangerous and deadly. Collar strangulation, or collar suffocation, occurs when a pet's… Read More »
At Home Agility Fun
Dec 12, 2018 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessHomemade agility courses are rapidly gaining in popularity and for good reason. Agility is a fun form of physical exercise, strengthens the bond with… Read More »
