Big Changes Afoot: New Exercise Programs for Your Dog

liver and white working type english springer spaniel pet gundogThere are few things more gratifying than watching a happy, healthy dog enjoying the great outdoors and human companionship. Indeed, the impact of exercise on your dog’s health and longevity is second to none, but repetitive workouts can grow mundane. To support your existing routine, we’ve got some new exercise programs for your dog that will have both of you moving and smiling! Continue…

A Time of Cheer (and Fear): Protect Your Pet With our Holiday Pet Safety Guide

It’s easy to get carried away amidst the chaos of the holiday season. The list of things to do, see, taste, and decorate is endless, and it’s easy to abandon routine during the busiest time of year. However, your pet thrives on predictability, so ask yourself: where does he or she fit in during all the holiday hubbub?

Whether you’re the guardian of a dog, cat, ferret, reptile, pocket pet, or bird, we’d like to share some important holiday pet safety tips to avoid any emergency situations.

Let the festivities begin! Continue…

Healthy Pet Exams: Vet Visits Aren’t Just for Sick Patients

Beagle at the veterinarianBack in the days of James Herriot, you brought your pet to the veterinarian when he or she was sick. However, as is the case with many things in our lives, times are changing in the world of veterinary medicine.

You might wonder why you should bring your pet to visit us at  Ten West if there isn’t an obvious problem. Well, keep reading to learn why healthy pet exams are important for all creatures, great and small. Continue…