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Does your dog get anxious during thunderstorms? It is not uncommon for your dog to get scared when storms roll in and noises that they may not be familiar with begin pounding outside. This anxiety can become a problem when your pet becomes so anxious that they have destructive behavior or try to escape. Luckily, there are many options available to

Keeping your pet’s teeth clean is an important part of maintaining their overall health. An easy way to do this is by brushing your pet’s teeth regularly. If you feel that your pet may have an oral health issue, here are a number of warning signs to look for: bad breath, sore mouth. difficulty eating, loose teeth, bleeding gums and

The dog days of summer are here and it’s important to think of your pet’s safety in this heat.  These high temperatures can be very dangerous to your animals.  For example, leaving your dog in the car even for a few minutes while you run errands can be very hazardous to your animal.  If you leave your dog in the

Have you noticed your dog seeming sluggish, tired or sore? Does your dog seem to be reluctant to walk, run or jump? It may be that your dog is suffering from canine arthritis. Approximately 20 percent of all dogs in the U.S. suffer from canine arthritis. This disease develops slowly over time and can cause your dog to have pain

Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as lepto, is a deadly bacterial disease that is spread by wildlife and domestic animals. The disease infects dogs when they come in contact with urine from infected animals. The most common carriers of lepto include raccoons, squirrels, rats and other dogs. All breeds of dogs are at risk for the disease, so it is important

Heartworm disease is a very preventable illness. Rockbrook Animal Clinic recommends that your dog be on heartworm preventative year round. We dispense Heartgard at Rockbrook Animal Clinic and this can be purchased in packs of 6 or 12. Heartworms can be transmitted to your dog by mosquitoes. If your pet has not been on any form of heartworm preventative, they

There are many unexpected things that can arise with your pet. These events can bring about unexpected expenses as well. A good way to be prepared for these circumstances is to look into a pet insurance plan. When it comes to pet insurance plans there are many different providers and options. ASPCA pet health insurance offers 4 levels of coverage

It’s that time of year again! Flea and tick season begins in spring  and can last through at least November. Fleas and ticks are wingless insects that feed on the blood of animals. Fleas do not usually jump from to pet. Once eggs are laid, they will fall from the animal and onto the carpet. When they hatch, other pets