Pet Services

 How can you slim down your super-sized pet, keep them fit and reduce their risk of developing many serious diseases? The answer may be easier than you think. Try these tips to trim excess pounds from your pet and keep them trim. 1. Calculate Calories If you don’t know how many calories your...

 All owners want to make sure that their pets are comfortable; however, most owners don’t know what signs to watch for in order to know if their pets are experiencing pain. Most think that if their pet is not crying out or whimpering then they are not in pain, but this is not the case. Dogs,...

The Brittany Foundation is a non-profit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. My name is Kelly.  I’m a happy pup who loves good walks and have quite a bit of energy for a gal my age (only eight).  I do love quiet times...

 Last month we announced that Dr. Melissa was leaving us. In her place we have hired Dr. Beth Hagenlocker as a part-time doctor here at The Cat Doctor & Friends. We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Beth as she comes to us with lots of experience and a great love of cats. Some of you may have...

 Soon, Copper Hill Animal Clinic will be moving to a new larger location at the corner of Seco Canyon Road and Bouquet. While we have our own challenges in moving our animals and equipment, many pet owners have just as much to consider when it comes to moving from home to home. Moving with...

At least once a day, I get a phone call about something a dog or cat has eaten that it probably shouldn’t have. These phone calls are sometimes amusing, i.e. Mr. Bigglesworth just ate his own poo. Gross, but likely will not cause harm. Others are more concerning, like Ace just ate an entire...

 Most pets get “lumps and bumps” on or under the skin in many sizes and textures. These can be benign skin tags or sebaceous adenomas, cysts and lipomas (benign fatty tumors), but can also be malignant skin or subcutaneous tumors arising from deeper tissues. These growths can appear and grow...

 Each month we request and print reader supplied photos of all kinds... kids, holiday, seasonal, military... you name it. One of the most entered photo contests is always the pet contest and this year was our largest yet. We received more than 50 submissions, with some of the participants...

 Is your pet constantly shaking his head or scratching his ears? Is there a nasty odor? Is his ear flap or inner ear red or inflamed? This can all be symptoms of an ear problem. Ear infections and disorders are not only bothersome and painful for your pet but can also be difficult to cure...

While it may seem like a fun idea to get your children a real Easter bunny or chick, please do your research and do no impulse buy. According to the Humane Society of Utah, “within the first few weeks of Easter, an estimated 30 percent of all Easter ‘pets’ die and another 60 percent to 70...

  In January we announced that we were looking forward to 2019 and all the exciting changes that are happening at The Cat Doctor & Friends. We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Megan Thomas to our full-time team of feline-only veterinarians. Now some of you may already know...