The Fourth of July is near! In between all of the festivities don’t forget about your lovely pets. We all love celebrating the United States, but it can be a little frightening and dangerous for our pets. If traveling, make sure to consult our guide to traveling with your pet which we covered during National […]
You may have noticed that it has been very hot outside lately. We are all currently under an extreme heat warning, including our furry friends. Since summer has just started we must keep in mind, that if it’s hot outside for us then its even hotter for our pets. We have the ability to wear […]
More individuals have been stopping in to purchase flea and tick medicine. This is the season fleas are jumping on pets and coming into people’s houses to survive the winter. Fleas live in the environment and jump on your pet to eat. There are two forms of fleas that can be found on either dogs, […]
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 […]