Video Transcription: Today, we are going to talk about heartworms and how to prevent them, and more importantly, why we actually care about all this. I am Dr. Caroline Cofer; I am a veterinarian and the owner of Pet's Favorite Vet in Boiling Springs, South Carolina....

If you are a pet owner, the thought of losing your furry friend is undoubtedly terrifying. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to increase the chances of finding your lost pet. In this post, we will outline some tips to help you get started. Good luck! Step 1:...

The dog days of summer are here, and that means hot weather and high temperatures. For pets, this can be really tough – especially if they don’t have a way to beat the heat. Check out these fun ways to help your pet stay cool during the summer months. #1: Fill up a...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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,...