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Ahh, Thanksgiving. A day to give thanks for all that we have (especially our wonderful pets) and a day to eat, a lot. When prepping and cooking food, and finally sitting down to eat, you can bet [...]

Tapeworms are flat, segmented intestinal parasites that are not particularly harmful but are commonly diagnosed in cats. Interestingly, a cat cannot get tapeworms unless it has ingested a flea or [...]

Any cat owner knows that owning their little furry friend greatly increases their quality of life. And if we know how happy our cats make us, it’s important that we do our best to make sure they [...]

The leaves are changing, the air is cooling off, and the kids are all back to learning. You know what that means, autumn is officially here! While this time of year presents the perfect weather [...]

Is your young dog or puppy itching and gnawing on itself constantly? How about developing bald and red, scabby spots? If you answered yes to both questions. it’s possible that your dog may have [...]

Did you know that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 20-40% of dogs referred to animal behavior practices in North America are diagnosed with separation anxiety? This type [...]

August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month! What does immunization mean? Well, to immunize your pet is to make it immune to infection. Immunization typically occurs by inoculation, or [...]

If you’ve stepped foot outside at all this summer, you’ve realized that it is hot hot hot, and the rising temperatures are no joke. Just like we shouldn’t spend extended amounts of time out in [...]

Welcome to Independence Veterinary Clinic’s feline boarding facility, your cat’s home away from home! We know how hard it is to leave your cat behind while traveling, and that’s why we’ve created [...]

As pet owners, we often don’t take the time to think about what would happen should our pets become involved in an emergency or disaster – the thought is too much to bear. However, that’s [...]