HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR DOGS AND CATS

The season of gift giving is right around the corner and if you are as obsessed with your fur babies as we are, adding them to your holiday shopping list, is a MUST!

SHOP LOCAL

Oftentimes, it can be quite tricky finding the perfect holiday gift for your fur baby. You may wonder if a certain type of dog treat, dog toy or even cat nip is good for your pets.

Instead of heading to the internet for pet wisdom, big box stores and/or chains, check out your local independent pet stores. They are great resources of information. You may just find local pet stores becoming your new favorite one-stop shop!

Local pet stores afford an overall experience, you just can’t get online. It’s fun having your furry best friend tag along, and maybe even letting him pick out his own Christmas present.

Additionally, keeping your money where you live, is a great way to boost the local economy.

If you have a good experience with a local pet store, share the love in the form of a Google or Yelp review!

Live in the Charlotte Area? Check out Pet in the City and/or Pet Wants Charlotte!

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

If you are looking for holiday gift ideas or stocking stuffers for your precious furry friends or the pet lover in your life, we got you!

As mentioned earlier, first check with your locally owned pet store to see if they carry these items prior to ordering online!

FOR DOGS!

Check out these fun holiday gifts for the doggie in your life!

Also, we have included a few “experiences” as gifts. Finding out your pup’s DNA can be done right in our office using Wisdom Panel DNA Testing. This is a great tool to understanding your pet’s genetics and may help to find out more about their health and susceptibility to disease and disorders.

Do you know about Aqua Pups? The only indoor swimming pool just for dogs is located right in the heart of Charlotte. A gift card makes for great fun for your dog and for as little as $30, you can give the gift of a 30-minute orientation with a trained swim instructor!

FOR CATS!

We can probably all agree that cats are way less “needy” than dogs. Here are a few fun gift ideas for these independent bundles of joy:

PETS and HOLIDAYS!

The holiday season should also be a reminder to take extra special care of your pets if hosting a holiday celebration. Here are a few tips to keep them safe and less stressed:

exercise a few hours prior to guest arrival
give your pets interactive toys as a distraction
consider snuggling them in a private area for the evening
inform your guests not to feed them

For additional holiday pet safety tips, read our Guide to Holiday Pet Safety.

PETS are FAMILY!

All of us at Independence Veterinary Clinic, Aqua Pups, Healing Pups and Spa Pups wish you and your fur babies a wonderful holiday season!

We treat your Pets like Family, because we know how precious they are to you and yours!

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posted 2 weeks ago

Called this morning to see if they could see my Hazel for allergies because her regular veterinarian could not after calling several times this week. IVC told me to come right in, and they would fit me in. The BEST experience we ever had. Not only is Dr. Michelle incredibly thorough and took so much time with Hazel, the office is immaculate. No pet smells or smells from heavy cleaning products. Loved our entire experience, and Hazel is on the mend. The staff was also very helpful and super friendly! We just found our new veterinarian clinic!

Jennifer

posted 8 months ago

My husband found this veterinary clinic about a year ago when we first got our pups, and he stated he liked their service. It's been about a year, and it was time for a follow-up, so this time, I came and brought my Chihuahua for his yearly follow-up. This location is super close to our home. The appointment was set for 8:30 am and walked in around 8:20 and was immediately brought to an exam room. The receptionist was super nice and welcoming. This is located in a business park so there are plenty of parking spaces to choose from. The inside was super clean and modernly decorated. They had plenty of treats located conviently around the office and exam rooms. The Dr. I believe it was Dr. Benjamin, and she was super nice and knowledgeable. She explained exactly what my dog needed and what she recommended. I loved that before I agreed to any treatment, medicines, etc., they offered to let me know exactly how much everything was going to cost before I accepted. They help you out, and if for some reason you can not get everything done right away, she let's you know what's more important now and what can wait. I definitely recommend this place and will continue to bring my doggies here.

Anna Huggins

posted 1 month ago

I cannot say enough good things about these fabulous doctors and their top notch staff. My pets are always well taken care of and I am always able to get an appointment quickly. They have handled complex medical issues for several of my dogs and taken excellent care of them. Thank you for the fantastic work you do for our pets!

Claud Y.

Been taking my kitten here for 2 years. They treat her the same as they would their own. Staff are caring and considerate. They are willing to answer all your questions.

Amber Kilgore

For my thirteen year old dog, Ella, vet visits have always been extremely traumatic for her. It hasn't ever been a fault of the vets or staff I have encountered, she is simply an anxious dog with severe animal aggressions issues and she gets easily overwhelmed. However, this last visit with this clinic was the first time she has had a good experience. The staff went above and beyond to meet her needs in a way that she was comfortable with. They greeted her like a guest of honor and treated her like the princess she is. And the relief it gave both me and her cannot be put into words. Previously, I had to make judgement calls on whether it was more harmful to bring her in for regular visits than it was worth and this visit has taken the anxiety out of vet visits for both me and Ella. I genuinely cannot thank the staff enough for their bedside manner and the regular check-ins they made after our visit and their patience with my excessive questions. It really shows that they care about the animals they treat and the pet parents that fret over their babies, not just the money they get for doing so and I genuinely cannot give them enough praise for all they did. 10 out of 10, would definitely recommend.

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