The Dos and Don’ts of Pet Thunderstorm Anxiety

The Dos and Don’ts of Pet Thunderstorm Anxiety

It’s that time of year when pets fall under the frightening misconception that “THE SKY IS FALLING!” That’s right–it’s thunderstorm season. And for many pets, this time of year brings out their worst fears and anxieties. While you cannot explain to your pet that...
What Your Pet Would Tell You About Their Fear of Fireworks

What Your Pet Would Tell You About Their Fear of Fireworks

While we love fireworks, pets don’t understand why the sky lights up and why booms shake the house. Because of the traumatic nature of fireworks, many pets develop a deep fear of them. This can make the Fourth of July one of the most stressful nights of the year....
How to Safely Celebrate Pride Month with Your Pet

How to Safely Celebrate Pride Month with Your Pet

It’s Pride Month, and if you’re like so many pet owners, you’ve been celebrating the beauty and joy of LGBTQ+ culture. At Homey Gnome, we’re proud to be a business that embraces our entire community. If you want your pet to feel included in the excitement of Pride...
Considering adopting a new pet? 5 Reasons to Adopt a Cat

Considering adopting a new pet? 5 Reasons to Adopt a Cat

If you are a pet owner, or thinking about becoming one, you’ve possibly thought about adopting a cat. There are many reasons to adopt from an animal shelter that may not be obvious at first glance. Read on to find out more about five reasons why cats can make a...
What You Need to Know About Canine-Approved Car Travel

What You Need to Know About Canine-Approved Car Travel

There are reasons dogs cannot get driver’s licenses–cars are not designed for our four-legged friends. There’s that, and they struggle with noticing when the light has changed from green to red. Jokes aside, cars are designed to keep people safe… As for our...
3 Reasons to Prevent Pests from Bugging Your Pets

3 Reasons to Prevent Pests from Bugging Your Pets

Summer is one of our favorite times of the year at Homey Gnome. Not only do we get to enjoy all the beautiful summer flowers that are in bloom, but we also get to see a wide variety of pet patients. There are a few things that really bug us about summer,...
5 Simple Ways You Help Wildlife

5 Simple Ways You Help Wildlife

Many of our patients come in all shapes, sizes, and species. As a veterinary practice, we believe in providing all pets, including birds, pocket pets, and exotics with the best care for their best lives. But our dedication to animal welfare stretches beyond our...
7 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe This Spring

7 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe This Spring

Spring is a time of new beginnings. With the arrival of warmer weather, we spend more time outdoors with our pets. However, this also means that there is a greater risk for your pet to come into contact with potential dangers. Don’t let danger put a damper on your...
Does Your Daughter Dream of Being a Vet?

Does Your Daughter Dream of Being a Vet?

If your daughter is a budding veterinarian, then you are in luck! There are many ways that you can help her develop the skills she needs to pursue this career. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are often thought of as male-dominated fields. But the...