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How Do Pet Microchips Work? If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification for your...

3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care Although your cat may try to convince you otherwise, they need regular wellness care to remain as healthy as possible. National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day falls on August 22, so our team wants you to share the...

Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your furry pal beat the heat with the following tips. #1: Fill up a wading pool for your pet If you have a swimming pool,...

Summertime and swimming go hand in hand, but before you let your furry friend take a dip in the pool, be sure to know about the waterborne illnesses they can contract. Some of these illnesses are caused by bacteria, while others are caused by parasites. By being aware...

4 End-of-Life Care Options For Your Pet Veterinarians provide a wide range of services for pets, from routine check-ups and vaccinations to more serious procedures such as surgery. However, as your pet gets older, you may need to consider end-of-life care. This...

Summertime often means spending time at the lake with friends and family. As pet owners, it's important to be aware of the dangers posed to our furry friends when swimming and boating. By following a few simple safety tips, we can keep our pets safe and enjoy a...

As the weather starts to warm up, many pet owners are anxious to let their cats outside to enjoy the fresh air. However, before letting your cat roam free, you should know a few things about how to keep them safe during spring and summer. In this blog post, we'll...

April Showers Bring… Spring Skin Allergies in Pets As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in...

Dear Wonderful Riverside Family: Happy Spring!  We are all looking forward to warmer weather and all the other good things that Spring can bring.  As there are a lot of new things going on at Riverside, we wanted to share them with you.   New Ludlow location!!  As...

April 29: The Day Dedicated to Hairballs Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your cat’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at why...