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Signs of Sickness in Bunnies

July 1, 2018

Do you have a pet rabbit? Floppy is a very cute and lovable pet. Just like any other pet, bunnies need proper care to thrive. Your bunny won’t be able … Read More »

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Ferret Nutrition 101

June 15, 2018

Ferrets are delightful pets, and lots of fun to watch. They are very different from our other animal companions, however, and have their own unique care needs. If you are … Read More »

Posted in General Care, Pocket Pet Care Tagged basic ferret diet, feeding your ferret, ferret care basics, ferret care tips, ferret diet, ferret diet basics, ferret food, ferret kibble, ferret nutrition, ferret nutrition tips, ferret treats, owning a ferret, pet clinic Cedar Rapids IA, pet clinic Marion IA, toxic foods for ferrets, treats for ferrets
Helping Your Cat Beat the Heat

June 1, 2018

Summer is almost here! As the weather heats up, you’ll want to keep an eye on your feline pal. This can be a dangerous time of year for cats! Fluffy … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Care, General Health Tagged cat bed, cat hammock, cat health, cat health tips, dehydration in cats, heatstroke in cats, helping cat beat heat, hot weather cat care, keeping cat cool, keeping cat cool in summer, summer cat care, summer cat health, veterinary clinic Cedar Rapids IA, veterinary clinic Marion IA, water for cat
Caring for a Bearded Dragon

May 15, 2018

Are you looking for a cute exotic pet that’s a bit unique? A bearded dragon may be a great choice for you. As your Marion, IA vet, I’m happy to … Read More »

Posted in Exotic Care, General Care, General Health Tagged animal hospital Cedar Rapids IA, animal hospital Marion IA, bearded dragon care, bearded dragon care tips, bearded dragon climate, bearded dragon diet, bearded dragon environment, bearded dragon food, bearded dragon habitat, bearded dragon handling, owning a bearded dragon, reptile care, reptile care tips
Keeping An Indoor Cat Happy

May 1, 2018

Do you keep your feline pal indoors? If so, that’s great! Fluffy may enjoy outdoor kitty sports, like chasing birds, rolling around in the driveway, and making pawprint art masterpieces … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Care Tagged cat care, cat furniture, cat naps, cat play, cat playthings, cat towers, cat toys, cat view, entertaining a cat, entertainment for cats, indoor cat care, indoor cat toys, keeping cat entertained, keeping indoor cat happy, vet clinic Cedar Rapids IA, vet clinic Marion IA
Caring for a Chameleon

April 15, 2018

Are you looking for an unusual but fascinating animal companion? A chameleon may be right up your alley! These pretty lizards can actually make great pets. As your Marion, IA … Read More »

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Obesity in Kitties

April 1, 2018

Did you know that well over half of our feline friends are overweight or obese? I see quite a few pudgy pets in my Cedar Rapids, IA veterinary clinic! Fluffy … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Health Tagged cat care tips, cat diet, cat exercise, cat fitness, cat nutrition, cat obesity, feline diet, feline nutrition, feline obesity, help cat lose weight, how to help cat lose weight, obesity health risks, obesity in cats, slim down cat, veterinarian Cedar Rapids IA, veterinarian Marion IA
Caring for Blue-Tongued Skinks

March 15, 2018

Are you considering adopting a pet lizard? You may want to consider getting a blue-tongued skink. These pretty lizards are gentle, easy to care for, and fascinating to watch! I’m … Read More »

Posted in Adoptions, Exotic Care, General Care Tagged basic skink care, blue-tongued skink, blue-tongued skink care, blue-tongued skink care tips, caring for a skink, exotic pet care, lizard care, reptile care, skink cage, skink care, skink care tips, skink diet, skink food, skink temperament, vets Cedar Rapids IA, vets Marion IA
Molting in Bunnies

March 1, 2018

Are you a first-time bunny owner? If so, you may be in for quite a learning curve in the coming year. Bunnies are lots of fun, but they are quite … Read More »

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Signs of Sickness in Snakes

February 15, 2018

Do you have a pet snake? Reptiles can make very pretty and fascinating pets. However, our serpentine friends aren’t as outgoing or expressive as some other pets, so it can … Read More »

Posted in Exotic Care, General Health, Illness & Disease Tagged heatlh symptoms in snakes, how to tell if snake is sick, illness in snakes, lethargy in snakes, loss of appetite, pet clinic Cedar Rapids IA, pet clinic Marion IA, reptile illness, sickness in snakes, signs of illness in reptiles, signs of illness in snakes, snake care tips, weight loss in snakes

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Signs of Sickness in Bunnies

Jul 01

Do you have a pet rabbit? Floppy is a very cute and lovable pet. Just like any other pet, bunnies need proper care to thrive. Your bunny won’t be able … Read More »
Ferret Nutrition 101

Jun 15

Ferrets are delightful pets, and lots of fun to watch. They are very different from our other animal companions, however, and have their own unique care needs. If you are … Read More »
Helping Your Cat Beat the Heat

Jun 01

Summer is almost here! As the weather heats up, you’ll want to keep an eye on your feline pal. This can be a dangerous time of year for cats! Fluffy … Read More »

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