Posts in Category: Pet Wellness and Preventive Care September 12, 2024 by Trusted Friend Animal Clinic Autumn Pet Care Checklist: Essential Tasks to Keep Your Pet Healthy Withthe glorious colors and shorter days comes one of the shorter seasons: fall. Here in Georgia, the leaves turn a beautiful gold, and while we get a brief reprieve from summer’s relentless heat, in general temperatures are lower. But cooler weather means ticking off some seasonal pet care tasks to keep your furry friends healthy […] Read More Puppy Training 101: Essential Commands and Techniques Training your puppy is a crucial step in ensuring a harmonious relationship with your furry friend. At Trusted Friend Animal Clinic, we get it—puppies are adorable bundles of energy and curiosity. We’re here to help you channel that energy into positive behavior with essential commands and techniques. Read More Harmony at Home: Introducing Your New Puppy/Kitten to Young Children Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is an exciting time for young families, and while kids and pets seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly, the first interaction can set the stage for the pet-child relationship going forward. In this blog, our caring team at Trusted Friend Animal Clinic helps pet […] Read More Innovations in Veterinary Medicine: Advancements Shaping the Future of Pet Care The origin of veterinary science can be traced to Middle Eastern sheep herders. Not only would they apply their skills to the animals they raised, but the dogs that guarded livestock benefited from their developing knowledge, as well. Before the early 1900s, pets rarely received the care and attention of qualified veterinarians. Due to human […] Read More Indoor Activities for Pets If you’re looking for fun things to do with your furry friends when a winter chill is in the air, you’ve come to the right place! Providing pets with physical and mental stimulation year-round is important for overall pet health and wellness, so our team at Trusted Friend Animal Clinic has put together this list […] Read More A Guide to Optimal Pet Nutrition: What to Feed Your Furry Friend There are many elements that, when aligned, create the best chance for a pet’s long term health and vitality. Of these, pet nutrition ranks toward the top. Because of their intense motivation for food (and anything food-related), it’s important to provide food that helps them thrive. All this makes sense to most pet owners, but […] Read More Pearly Whites and Happy Tails: Pet Dental Health Month It’s pet dental health month, and Trusted Friend Animal Clinic is excited to celebrate. Learn all there is to know about how to keep your pet’s teeth clean. Read More The Importance of Dental Health for Pets: Start the Year with a Healthy Smile Far from a luxurious add-on service, proper dental care has the potential to add years to a pet’s life. With careful attention to the gums, we can prevent the dangerous consequences of plaque and tartar, reduce the likelihood of systemic disease, and increase a pet’s quality of life. That may seem like a tall order. […] Read More New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners: Health and Happiness for Your Pets As we turn towards the new year, a great deal can be gained from a focused approach to pet health. Join Trusted Friend Animal Clinic in making New Year’s resolutions that promote pet wellness all year and far into the future. Read More Understanding Arthritis in Senior Pets: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions Owing to its inconsistent and subtle symptoms, arthritis in senior pets can be tricky to identify. An owner might observe an uncharacteristic reluctance to jump, climb, or move quickly, only to notice normal behavior the next day. To achieve a pet’s optimal comfort and well-being, an important starting point is recognizing signs of pain. From […] Read More Older Posts