Copper Basin Veterinary Clinic Blogs

How Do I Tell When My Pets Are Seniors? For pet parents, it is vital to grasp the concept of how our animal companions age. Recognizing when they reach their senior phase allows us to offer the right care and assistance as they advance in years. The aging process is...

​Tips for Helping Your Pets Adjust to Back-to-School Season The change in household dynamics that comes with back-to-school time frequently impacts our cherished pets. Our canine friends could become stressed, bored, or experience separation anxiety as families resume...

Unraveling the Mystery of an Itchy Pet: Identifying and Addressing Skin Discomfort in Cats and Dogs As pet owners, we appreciate our four-legged friends and work hard to give them a long and fulfilling life. But seeing our cherished pets constantly clawing, biting, or...

Decoding the Enigma: The Science Behind a Cat's Purr Cats have long fascinated us with their unique ability to purr, a sound that instantly brings relaxation and contentment. However, the reason behind this soothing behavior is more intricate than it seems. Purring is...

Caring for Your Anxious Pet: 5 Essential Steps to Provide Comfort and Support As devoted pet owners, our beloved companions hold a significant place in our hearts, and ensuring their well-being is our utmost priority. Regrettably, certain pets experience anxiety,...

Guarding Your Well-being: Essential Knowledge on Diseases Transmitted by Pets Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...

Creating a Warm Home for Your New Cat: Tips and Tricks In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—which should be every month, in our opinion—our team wants to smooth the way for bringing a new cat into your home. Cats are sensitive creatures, and it can be stressful to...

Deciphering Pet Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears When you watch a sporting event, you likely wince when you see an athlete go down, clutching their knee. You know they probably tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the key ligaments responsible for...

The Mystery of Pet Hot Spots: Understanding and Dealing with Uncomfortable Skin Irritations Certainly! Here's the rewritten version of the blog: When your pet's skin becomes intensely itchy, they may resort to scratching, licking, and chewing, eventually leading to...

The Significance of Preventing Heartworm Disease To keep your pet in good health and protect them from disease, it's important to prioritize heartworm prevention in addition to regular vaccinations and wellness exams. Since every U.S. state has reported cases of...