Tillema Blogs

Helpful tips and resources for you and your pet.

Canine Influenza Virus

Canine Influenza Virus

Recently, you may have heard about increased cases of Canine Influenza virus. Does your dog socialize at the dog park or visit boarding and grooming facilities? Influenza viruses are most likely to infect dogs that interact with other dogs. Many veterinary, grooming...

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Microchipping Your Pet

Microchipping Your Pet

We love it when we see pets reunited with their owners due to pets having a microchip. Because collars with tags can sometimes break, fall off, or info on the tag becomes illegible, we recommend also microchipping your pets. If your pet is found and brought into our...

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5 Fall Pet Tips

5 Fall Pet Tips

#1: Beware of the wind! Pets can accidentally get out through doors and gates that have been pushed open by heavy winds. These winds can also knock down yard decor, which can break and hurt your pet’s paws if they step on it. Debris flying in the air could also land...

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Heartworm Awareness

Heartworm Awareness

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. Heartworm is a very serious disease that can be fatal. Many animals can be infected including dogs and cats. It is caused by worms (heartworms) that can live in the animal’s heart and lungs. They are transmitted by the bites of...

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March is Pet Poison Prevention Month

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month

Knowing what potential poisons may be in your pet’s environment is the first step in keeping your pet safe. March is Poison Prevention Month, and we have compiled a list of some of the top hazards and toxins you should keep out of reach of your pets. Over-the-counter...

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