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Pets Favorite Vet is overjoyed to announce that we are the first Fear Free Certified Practice in Spartanburg, South Carolina!  In addition to the training each team member does to become individually certified, our procedures, communication and animal handling were all observed and coached by practice evaluators to ensure the best possible experience for people…

When a pet comes into the clinic for itching, one of our first questions is always about flea control. Often pet parents explain their lack of flea prevention with one of several tried and true reasons: I don’t see any fleas on him She never goes outside/only goes out to use the bathroom It’s winter…

Nobody likes to see their pet uncomfortable. Itching and scratching is one of most common reasons for a pet parent to book an appointment. Sometimes itching can be explained by a parasite (like mange) or a skin infection, but sometimes dogs and cats develop allergies. Knowing how to handle pet allergies can prevent hot spots…

Few things are less welcome in a pet-loving home than potty accidents. Whether of the liquid, solid, or in-between variety, a break in potty training can leave even the most level-headed and loving of pet parents exasperated. Potty problems can have several sources, but here are some of the most common. Urine: Urinary Tract Infections: Most…

Your veterinary team needs your help to make your pet’s visit as Fear Free as possible. One thing you can do is to ensure that your pet gets to the veterinary hospital in a calm state of mind. The following tips will help you, and your pet arrives in one piece and in peace. Preparing…

At some point in your pet-owning life, you will need to give prescribed medications or treatments to your pet. That can be stressful for you and cause fear or anxiety in your pet, but we have some tips to make home care easier for both of you. Oral Medications Medication Incognito Many pets will consume…

While it can be frustrating when cats scratch and damaged furniture and other household items, and it may be tempting to want to stop the scratching altogether, it’s important to remember that scratching itself is a normal, innate behavior for cats. In most cases, it’s not actually the scratching that’s the problem – it’s what…

Our very own Dr. Carolina Cofer was recently featured on CBS 7 News Carolina! SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – A change in season can not only impact humans, but it can impact your pet’s mental health, too. We met with Dr. Caroline Cofer to talk about signs of pet depression and steps you can take to…