Safety Tips for Dog Parks in the Roanoke Valley
In recent years, dog parks have sky-rocketed in popularity. They can provide fun, exercise, and playtime for dogs with high energy needs or those without a yard at home to run and play in. But they don’t come without risks and ultimately, it’s up to every pet owner to determine if the dog park is […]
Big Lick Vet Spring Newsletter April 2021
Welcome to the Spring 2021 edition of Big Lick Vet’s newsletter! Our goal with this newsletter is to provide our clients with information about what’s been happening here at Big Lick Vet for the past few months, what’s coming up, and our specials/promotions. We also want to provide you with information that’s relevant to you […]
Big Lick Vet Staff: Our Favorite Cat Products
This March, we’ve been focusing on the importance of veterinary care for our feline friends. In keeping with the focus on cats this month, we made a specially curated list of our staff’s favorite cat products. While many of the products in this blog post can be found online, we always recommend supporting small, local […]
Cytopoint: A Fast-Acting, Single Dose Injection for Itchy Dogs
We’re really excited to tell our clients about Cytopoint, a fast-acting, single-dose injection for dogs with allergic or atopic dermatitis. The response we’ve heard from our clients and the results we’ve seen in our patients have both been overwhelmingly positive and as we head into spring, where seasonal allergies are at their peak, we want […]
Hydra Care – A New Supplement for Feline Hydration
This March we’ve been focusing on our feline friends, and so we’re excited to tell you about a new hydration supplement specifically for cats from Purina called Hydra Care. Hydra Care is a breakthrough nutrient-enriched water that promotes healthy hydration in cats. Cats face many challenges when drinking water—and this can easily lead to dehydration. […]
The Importance of Routine Veterinary Care for Cats
Regular wellness care is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle for all pets. Unfortunately, cats are less likely to receive routine wellness care than dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), only 47% of cat owners brought their pets in for wellness care over the course of a year versus 79% of […]
Pet Food Delays and Backorders
Due to Covid-related circumstances, we are unfortunately seeing backorders and delays for many Royal Canin and Hill’s diets. We know how frustrating it is to not be able to get your pet’s necessary food and we apologize for any inconvenience these delays and backorders have caused. As a solution to this issue, we are currently […]
Big Lick Vet Winter Newsletter
Big Lick Vet Winter Newsletter January 2021 Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of Big Lick Vet’s newsletter! Our goal with this newsletter is to provide our clients with information about what’s been happening here at Big Lick Vet for the past few months, what’s coming up, and our specials/promotions. We also want to provide you […]
Christmas Gift Ideas For The Animal Lover In Your Life
Specially Curated By The Team at Big Lick Vet Dr. Amos: Pet Section at Run About Sports in Roanoke CLICK HERE Dr. McLaughlin: Pet Section at Wine Gourmet CLICK HERE Lyndsey: Custom Socks With The Face Of Your Dog or Cat On Them CLICK HERE Grace: Two-Piece Pajama Set Of […]
Big Lick Vet Fall Newsletter
October 2020 Welcome to the Fall 2020 edition of Big Lick Vet’s newsletter! Our goal with this newsletter is to provide our clients with information about what’s been happening here at Big Lick Vet for the past few months, what’s coming up, and our specials/promotions. We also want to provide you with information that’s relevant […]