April 19, 2026
Walk through any pet store today, and the grain-free dog food aisle is nearly impossible to miss, packed with labels featuring bold claims about ancestral diets and cleaner ingredients. But behind the appealing marketing, a serious question has emerged over the past several years: could these popular diets be connected to a potentially fatal heart…
April 18, 2026
Your dog has chewed through a door frame. Your cat is eliminating outside the litter box every morning while you are at work. These are not random acts of misbehavior; they are distress signals that point to something important happening within your pet’s emotional world. Anxiety in pets, particularly separation anxiety and noise phobias, is…
April 17, 2026
Scheduling your pet’s spay or neuter is one of the most impactful decisions you can make for their long-term health, and it is completely natural to feel nervous about handing them over for a surgical procedure. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after surgery can ease that anxiety and help you feel prepared every…
March 17, 2026
Your pet’s microchip could be the difference between a happy reunion and heartbreak when they go missing. A microchip is only as helpful as the information linked to it, and outdated contact details are the number one reason microchipped pets aren’t returned to their families. At Pawtown Veterinary Care, Drs. Erin Miller and Lauren Stayer…
March 17, 2026
Your dog suddenly refuses their favorite walk through Bend’s Mirror Pond Trail, or your typically social cat starts hiding under the bed. These shifts might seem minor, but behavioral changes are often the earliest warning signs that something’s wrong with your pet’s health. When dogs and cats can’t verbally communicate discomfort or illness, their behavior…
