April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! The Veterinary Medical Clinic strives to provide the Yankton community and surrounding area with quality products and knowledge on local parasites! We do have heartworm positive dogs in our area, so your dog could be at risk. Heartworms are transferred from a mosquito biting the infected dog and then […]
We want your household to be safe this winter season, so we’ve put together 12 dangers to a pet. Be cautious with what you bring into your home for your curious pet to investigate. Keep these 12 items away from them. Reference: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/holiday-pet-safety Here at the VMC we want to thank our clients and community […]
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Holidays are a busy time with much to do, and without a careful eye on your pet(s) they may get into something harmful. We want to remind pet owners of these simple tips for Thanksgiving: Be especially vigilant in watching your pet(s). Small portions to us are large portions to them. Watch […]
There is always talk of obesity problems in humans, but hardly any talk about obesity issues in animals (unless your veterinarian is informing you that you have a plump pet). October 9th marks Pet Obesity Awareness Day, and the numbers could stun you. In 2018, almost 60% of cats and 56% of dogs are classified […]
Most people recognize that rabies is a disease, but what else do you know about it? World Rabies Day was created in 2007 to educate individuals about the disease itself, highlight progress into eliminating it, and encourage everyone to take precautions and preventions to avoid cases altogether. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), […]
September is recognized as Responsible Dog Ownership Month! This can be shown by keeping them groomed on a regular basis based on breed, vaccinating them annually, fixing them as soon as possible to prevent unwanted pets, providing a safe and healthy environment for them to be in, and committing to a long relationship that could […]
Backyard barbecues, drinks by the fire pit, and watching the fireworks explode in the night sky. It’s that time of the year again to celebrate the 4th! That also means it’s time to prepare your pet(s) for the excitement and stress that is to come in the next few weeks. We have some tips and […]