Posts by InTouch

Your pet’s teeth and gums are a gateway to their overall well-being. A pet with healthy teeth and gums can eat, play all their favorite games, and live without pain. Too often, however, pet dental health is neglected. In fact, more than half of cats and dogs show signs of gum disease by the time…

While our holidays don’t feature the same dangerous cold as other parts of the country, there are still quite a few hazards that can turn a happy holiday into a sad one. Our pets are curious creatures and with all the new decorations, delicious-smelling foods, and guests in the home, they can easily get themselves…

For the pets that have reached their golden years, wellness plans for senior dogs and cats becomes an important part of their health program. Aging affects dogs and cats just like it affects us, causing a variety of changes including arthritis, cataracts, hearing loss, diabetes, and weight gain. To anticipate the changes in your pet’s…

Anxiety is something that our pets can also experience, though we may not interpret the signs as such. The problem is that if you do not understand your pet’s behaviors, you might assume they’re trying to cause trouble for attention or some other reason. This can harm your relationship and potentially make your pet’s anxiety…

Tags and collars are enough to identify your pet, aren’t they? The sad truth is no; collars can easily be damaged and fall off, or even be removed by pet thieves. With a pet microchip, your best friend has a permanent form of identification that connects them directly back to you. At Bottletree Animal Hospital,…