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MVMC Pet Loss Support Group

Held virtually on the first Monday of the month from 6-7pm, this online group helps owners or caregivers who are experiencing grief and loss after saying goodbye to a companion animal.

Cat Behaviorist

Dr. Rachel Geller, Ed.D. works to create harmonious relationships between cats and their owners without any financial barriers that might prevent cat owners from being able to keep their cat in their home due to behavioral issues.

Tranquil Waters

The staff at Tranquil Waters understands how incredibly difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family member, and have curated a number of recommended resources to help you through when the time comes.

Good Pup: Online Dog Training

Train your dog at home over video chat through GoodPup. GoodPup uses positive reinforcement training and even has Veterinary Technicians on staff. You can work with a certified trainer on basic skills or with a behavior specialist for more complex issues. Free first week and then 10% off for life!

Losing Lulu

Founded in January of 2018, Losing Lulu is the online Facebook grief support group that helps people to find support after losing an animal companion or family member to a behavioral euthanasia.

How to Curb Puppy Biting & Chewing

One of the best things about puppies is how curious they are. We love watching them encountering new situations each day and helping them navigate through them. However, the downside is that puppies explore the world through their mouths! This can lead to some less than desirable bites to your hands, clothes, and household items. While we do not want to discourage a puppy’s inclination to try new things, we do want to let them know the best way to go about it. Let’s explore ways to help our puppies use their mouths appropriately and encourage time to settle.

Puppy Socialization Tips

Socialization is the process of exposing your puppy gently and positively to new experiences, as well as learning to give and take social cues from dogs and people. It is so much more than just exposure or having your puppy play with other puppies! We want to socialize our puppies to new sights, smells, sounds, terrain, people, dogs, cats, squirrels, weather, body handling, and coping with stress.

Dog Care 101

Whether a first time adopter or a seasoned dog lover looking for a few new tips, this short and comprehensive guide provides details on housetraining, crate training and how to keep your dog engage and enriched.

Cat Care 101

This short yet comprehensive guide goes over the basics from litter box cleaning, nail trims to proper play and nutrition. It is great for those who have just adopted a cat or and those who would like a refresher.

Canine Diabetes

When a dog can no longer produce or utilize the essential hormone insulin, blood sugars rise and a diagnosis of diabetes follows. Just like in humans, treatments include regular glucose monitoring, a healthy diet, exercise and often insulin injections.

Feline Diabetes

Like humans, cats can suffer from diabetes, a chronic disease where the body doesn’t produce or can’t effectively utilize insulin, an essential hormone. Diabetic cats need regular glucose monitoring (which can be done at the veterinarian’s office or at home), a healthy diet, and often injected insulin.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

FIV is a viral disease affecting 1.5-3% of cats in the US. It is slow-acting, but can eventually compromise a cat's immune system. With regular health check-ups, a balanced, healthy diet and safe home environment, FIV+ cats can live long, happy lives.

Feline Leukemia (FeLV)

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that invades a cat’s cells and causes them to have a weaker immune system and more susceptible to illness or infections. While it cannot be cured, it can be managed, and it’s important to know that cats infected with FeLV can still live long, happy and fulfilling lives.

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Are you looking to get your cat fixed? Our Community Veterinary Clinic now accepts online bookings for FELINE SPAY/NEUTER appointments. That means you can head right to our website to schedule your cat`s appointment while kitty sits in your lap. Slots are currently available for late September through October, so make sure to book today!

Head to our website and click under Vet Care > Veterinary Clinic > Spay & Neuter Services for more details, and to schedule your appointment!

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Are you looking to get your cat fixed? Our Community Veterinary Clinic now accepts online bookings for FELINE SPAY/NEUTER appointments. That means you can head right to our website to schedule your cat's appointment while kitty sits in your lap. Slots are currently available for late September through October, so make sure to book today! Head to our website and click under Vet Care > Veterinary Clinic > Spay & Neuter Services for more details, and to schedule your appointment!

Do you have a young puppy eager to get out and play? Are you looking to socialize them with other puppies and their people? If so, then Pop-Up Puppy Playgroup is for you!

In these sessions, puppies learn to foster positive associations with other dogs all while having fun. Playgroups are like gym class where you get to learn, get exercise, work together, and have fun all in one go! Some playgroup activities that you and your pup might do during these sessions include:

🐾 Playtime with enrichment toys
🐾 Learning activities and games
🐾 Puppy obstacle courses
🐾 Supervised free playtime with other pups to explore and interact

Of course, all of these activities and games will be supervised under the watchful eye of our certified trainers, and owners will gain insights into their puppy`s behavior. Our next session is tomorrow, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱 @ 𝟭 𝗽𝗺. Register your puppy today for a day of fun tomorrow!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲!

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Do you have a young puppy eager to get out and play? Are you looking to socialize them with other puppies and their people? If so, then Pop-Up Puppy Playgroup is for you! In these sessions, puppies learn to foster positive associations with other dogs all while having fun. Playgroups are like gym class where you get to learn, get exercise, work together, and have fun all in one go! Some playgroup activities that you and your pup might do during these sessions include: 🐾 Playtime with enrichment toys 🐾 Learning activities and games 🐾 Puppy obstacle courses 🐾 Supervised free playtime with other pups to explore and interact Of course, all of these activities and games will be supervised under the watchful eye of our certified trainers, and owners will gain insights into their puppy's behavior. Our next session is tomorrow, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱 @ 𝟭 𝗽𝗺. Register your puppy today for a day of fun tomorrow! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲!

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