Veterinary Blog in Davenport, IA

Why does my cat need core vaccines?  Core vaccines are crucial in the prevention care that we recommend to every one of our feline friends. How are vaccines considered “core”? It’s based on having a high risk of exposure, lots of potential health problems, or being highly contagious.  What vaccines are considered core, and how…

November 2021 NEWSLETTER 

Getting to Know Emilie Pennington, PCA Emilie is one of our beloved Patient Care Advisors here at Animal Family. Her day starts early and is never dull! She sees all kinds of animals – from hamsters to large dogs. Emilie’s Animal Family At Home Animals have always been a significant part of her life. She…

What are lifestyle vaccines and does my pet need them? Lifestyle or “non-core” vaccines are given depending on your pet’s lifestyle. They are recommended for pets at risk for exposure to specific infectious agents. Curious which lifestyle vaccines your pet may need? Good news! You’re in the right place. What Are Infectious Agents? Infectious agents…

You may have heard before that pets need to go to the dentist just as often as humans do. Is this true? In short, yes! Proper preventative steps for your pet include comprehensive dental care and dental exams every 6-12 months.  Want to learn more about what happens during a dental exam at the vet?…

Surgery can be a necessary part of providing the best life for your pet. We know that having any member of your family in surgery can be scary, which is why we are here for you and want to provide additional information to hopefully make it a little easier. This blog outlines what happens when…

Brittany is one of our beloved veterinarians here at Animal Family. We have been lucky to have her here since March of 2020. A Day In The Life At Animal Family As soon as Brittany walks into work, she hits the floor running. Typically, her day is started by: finishing any outstanding medical records calling…

October 2021  NEWSLETTER

It’s 9:27pm and your pet starts throwing up out of nowhere. You go to our website and request an appointment for the next morning, but can’t help that nagging feeling in your gut–is something more serious going on? Your mind starts racing with questions and concerns for your furry family member: What is considered a…

Oral health issues in cats can cause them pain and discomfort, as well as causing permanent health consequences. Even if your cat doesn’t make it obvious that their mouth hurts, it doesn’t mean they are not experiencing pain. As dental problems progress over time, cats often learn and adapt to live with the pain. Because…