February 10, 2023
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Erin Miller, DVM on August 11, 2026 What Is Giardia? Giardia is a protozoal intestinal parasite. Pets pick up the parasite in the environment. Giardia cysts (eggs) survive well in soil and water and thrive in cool, moist conditions. Our pets can get giardia by drinking standing water (such as puddles…
January 11, 2023
Most of our cats have a different lifestyle than our dogs do. Many cats don’t go outdoors, don’t travel, and rarely leave their house. Do they still need vaccines? The answer is yes, and we’ll tell you why. A cat’s immune system Cats are born without any immunity to the diseases of the world. This…
December 28, 2022
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Erin Miller, DVM on August 11, 2026 Knowing when it is time to say goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest decisions any pet owner will face, and there is rarely one clear answer. The most reliable guide is not a diagnosis or your pet’s age, but their day-to-day…
December 10, 2022
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lauren Stayer, DVM on August 11, 2026 We love taking our pets with us to family and friends’ houses for the holidays. Most of our pets also enjoy these visits, but there are a few considerations before taking your pet with you, from what to pack to how to keep them…
December 6, 2022
Your pet’s water bowl empties faster than ever, dinner is never enough, and still the scale keeps dropping. Those changes can point to diabetes, a condition dogs and cats can live with happily when it is caught early and managed well. At Pawtown Veterinary Care, our two owner veterinarians help families make sense of changes…