Tips for taking your pet to the Vet!

Is your pet fearful of going to the veterinarian? Or fearful of leaving their home environment in general? While common, fearfulness can lead to many issues when needing to get your pet in a carrier or on a leash to exit your home. Whether it is a routine/emergency visit to your veterinarian, or a ride to the local pet store, it is vital your pet remain calm and cooperative. In this article, we will provide tips on how to ease your pets’ anxiety during these trying times.      

Johnson Animal Clinic on Microchipping your dog!

In this article, we will answer common questions about microchipping your dog. We will cover topics such as why it is so important to microchip your dog, to how it’s done and how it works. This simple yet effective implantation can be done in minutes at our clinic. We know how heartbreaking it can be to lose a pet who has gotten away from you, and we want to help you increase your chances of getting them back home quickly and safely.

Not everyone has time to cook meals for their dog, but with a little effort, you could try adding some healthy toppers to their dry food that you already give them! Here are the top 5 foods we suggest to give a try:

Does your fido or fluffy have bad breath? That offensive odor could signify serious health risks for you beloved companion. February is National Pet Dental Month; which is a good time to paws & consider getting your dog's teeth or cat’s teeth cleaned!

The recent outbreak of canine influenza virus (CIV) in the Midwestern region of the United States has affected more than 1,000 dogs. Should you be worried?

As with all infectious and parasitic disease trends, our doctors have been closely following this issue and its possible indications for our clients and patients.

Currently, the outbreak has only affected the Chicago area and other parts of the country, such as Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida and Ohio. We are recommending the vaccine for all of our patients.