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2 min read   “I took my dogs – puppy Mavia and adult dog Mara --  to the lake last year,” says Alexia, a CSC at Goodheart Lowry. “I prepared with a bag full of essentials: fresh water, bowls, treats, food, and toys. “Mavis was young at the time, so her favorite thing...

3 min read    “Mazikeen’s microchip makes me feel comfortable that if she ever got lost, I’ve increased the chances of a reunion,” says Meghan, a Client Services Coordinator at Goodheart Lowry.   A microchip is a grain-of-rice-sized, electronic device. It’s placed...

4 min read   Help your cat relax faster by knowing his or her stress triggers. Cats are highly sensitive creatures. This means they don’t always react well to change. Both minor and major changes to their routines can lead to anxiety.  Goodheart teaches pet owners...

3 min read “Toby is a well-traveled terrier,” says Codee, a Veterinary Care Professional. “He enjoys road trips and long car rides. When I first adopted Toby, I taught him to stay put in his car seat that is attached to the back seat of the car. It has a safety strap...

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Read: 1.5 min It’s us—Juniper & Raja. You might have seen us on the Goodheart magnet. We’re Goodheart pets and official mascots. 😊  We’ve noticed this time each year that you make a list of ways to improve your life. It seems like a great idea! On behalf of your...

1 min read Decorated Christmas trees and a fully lit menorah or kinara are showstoppers. Ornaments, lights, and seasonal scents add to the festive feeling of the season. They also seem like shiny new playthings to your curious pet. When decorating your home for the...

1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...

1.5 min read Routine labs on Kevin, an 8-year-old Pekingese Mix, revealed a high white blood cell count. Dr Cassie Jensen tested him to find out why this was elevated and found an often life-threatening tumor on his adrenal gland. We removed it and his blood levels...