Vicki Thorn, certified aromatherapist, master herbalist & creator of the Earth Heart line of aromatherapy is providing us with our latest blog post. Keeping your pets safe and calm during thunderstorms and fireworks is important. It is true that more dogs/cats run away or get injured on July 4th then on any other day of…
Essential Oils class July 8th
Chances are you have heard of Essential Oils. They are an increasingly popular remedy for all sorts of minor ailments and have been used for thousands of years. Oils are extremely effective for pets as well as people. Interested in learning about oils? We are hosting Harry Sailer, independent distributor of Young Living essential oils…
Summer Safety
Anyone living in the Midwest cherishes the arrival of Spring and ultimately, SUMMER! For our pets, this season of fun, sun, water, grilling and excursions isn’t always fun. The next several posts will address some of these potential problems and offer some remedies. #1 on the list of questions we are asked is about calming…
Dog bite prevention awareness.
This week marks the annual national effort to bring awareness to dog bite prevention. Every day dog bites occur, and the dogs,their owners and the person injured are forever effected. There are an estimated 70 million dogs in the U.S. The majority of bites involve children. Many of these bites are serious requiring medical attention,…
Shorewood cocker Rescue at the Bark Market
The Bark Market has a long history of supporting rescues and shelters. We encourage clients to learn about their local shelter and other animal rescues, when looking for a new pet. The homeless animal crisis is real, locally, statewide, countrywide. We like to offer our space to rescues for outreach events so that they can educate people…
Dr. Mulvihill joins Creature Comforts Veterinary!
Beginning April 7th Dr. Mulvihill will be offering Acupuncture services to clients at Creature Comforts in Burlington. Below is a short biography of Dr. Shawn. Dr. Shawn Mulvihill grew up in Northwest Indiana in Portage where he attended high school. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Valparaiso University in nearby Valparaiso. His enjoyment…
Pet Wellness Expo 2015
For over a decade, Pet Wellness Expo has been an opportunity for pet owners to meet pet professionals, product reps,rescue organizations and more. Created by Dr. Sandy Miller DVM of Creature Comforts Veterinary Services,it began as a forum for animal rescues and a place for pet owners to learn about proper care of their pets. …
Welcome Spring!
Spring will arrive on Friday March 20th! A welcome relief from the long winter we suffered through! Along with a warm up comes some nuisance, namely ticks & mosquitoes. These are not only pesky to us but can create bigger problems for our pets. This is the time to revive your flea and tick prevention,…
Canine Obesity epidemic
We see many dogs at the Bark Market every week. It’s one of the many perks! We are committed to the WHOLE dog whether you are a training, grooming or shopping client. The first order of business with all clients is to address diet and nutrition. It relates to everything from overall health and wellness…
Winter Readiness #3 “How long should I leave my dog outside?”
This post was delayed thanks to the mild December we had! Seems perfect to return to this topic as we are thrust into dangerously cold temps this week. My own dog”Charlie” lasted only 30 seconds outside on a snow covered deck, without his boots on. The combination of freezing air temps and snow cover can…
