August 15 is “Check the Chip Day” at Des Moines Veterinary Clinics

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Des Moines Veterinary Clinics Encourage Pet Owners to Microchip Their Pets by Dr Nancy Peterson at Ingersoll Animal Hospital Having your pet microchipped greatly increases the chance that your pet will find his/her way back home if he is lost … Read More »

Help Them Find Their Way Back Home in Des Moines by Dr. Nancy Peterson

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My dogs are highly trained dogs and I would have swore that one of my dogs would never be loose and lost in Des Moines, but in a moment of panic my sheltie ran and was missing. It was a … Read More »

Tick Facts; a Ticks’ Guide to Survival in Des Moines by Dr. Nancy Peterson

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Tick Facts; a Ticks Guide to Survival – What your Des Moines Pet Clinic would want you to Know 1. Don’t tell anyone you aren’t super tick: You can’t jump or “fall from trees”. You do get excited and are … Read More »

Old Wives “Tails” by Dr. Terri Dermody

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Des Moines Vets Dispel Myths Regarding Pets Today I would like to dispel a few myths, or “old wives tales”, that Des Moines vets commonly hear in veterinary medicine. 1.) “My dog can’t be sick because his nose is wet”. … Read More »

What is Heartworm Disease by Dr. Nancy Peterson

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What is Heartworm Disease? Spring brings with it the return of mosquitos! Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite that is transmitted by mosquitos. The disease affects the heart and lungs if not treated it can cause death. Symptoms Pets … Read More »

Spring Plants Toxic to Pets in the Des Moines Area by Dr. Nancy Peterson

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Spring plants can be toxic to pets by Dr Nancy Peterson We love the first flowers of spring, but you need to be aware that some of these beauties in your garden can harmful to your pets and may require … Read More »

What to Expect from Companion Therapy Laser Treatments by Dr. Nancy Peterson

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Des Moines Veterinary Companion Therapy Laser treatments for Your Pets 1. Most chronic conditions require up to 4 or 5 treatments in order to see a 50% improvement in mobility and pain reduction. 2. Some pets do respond positively to … Read More »

Laser Therapy Treatment Available at Des Moines Animal Hospital by Dr. Nancy Peterson

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Ingersoll Animal Hospital Veterinarians now offer Class IV laser therapy for dogs and cats! What will laser therapy do for my pet? Laser therapy applied with the Companion therapy veterinary laser Class IV system provides a sterile, pain-free, surgery- free, … Read More »

Vets in Des Moines Suggest What to Get your Pet for the Holidays

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What should you get your pet for the holidays in Des Moines? 1. Routine Veterinary Care. It’s important that we spend time on at least an annual basis talking with you about your pets lifestyle, diet, and disease prevention. Vets … Read More »

November’s Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month by Dr. Nancy T. Peterson

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Des Moines Pet Clinics Encourage Adopting a Senior Pet in November Personally, I have always had a major soft spot for senior pets. Now that I again have a couple of senior pets in my house an 11 year old … Read More »