Routine professional grooming can keep your pet looking gorgeous and help keep the coat and skin easy to maintain. But in between the grooming appointments it is important to do some brushing of the coat at home. Our groomer at … Read More
Grooming tips from your dog groomer at Ingersoll Animal Hospital. Now that icy weather has hit Des Moines it is important to keep your dog’s paws healthy and problem free. Hairy fuzzy paws will be a magnet for ice and … Read More
We know that studies, literature and health guidelines in people have shown the serious risk of obesity to our health. Our dogs are susceptible to many of those same health risks when they become overweight or obese. Obesity is an … Read More
What is Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT)? VMST, often referred to as animal chiropractic care, is a hands-on therapy designed to find and relieve areas of abnormal or restricted movement of the joints and spine. These restricted or abnormal movements … Read More
Why is my dog eating poop? by: Dr. Nancy Peterson, Ingersoll Animal Hospital Has your dog ever come racing in from outside and greeted you with a wiggle and a great “hi breath”? You think, ‘wait, what is that … Read More
How do cats purr and why? by: Dr. Nancy Peterson, Ingersoll Animal Hospital You really need to get up and get something out of another room but you have a purring machine sitting on your lap. It seems almost wrong … Read More
Choosing the Best Cat Carrier by: Dr Nancy Peterson, Ingersoll Animal Hospital At Ingersoll Animal Hospital we see many styles and types of cat carriers, from cute and decorative to simple and functional. There are many choices and styles of … Read More
Recommended Next Steps for a New Pet Owner in Des Moines by Erin Minor, Office Manager, Ingersoll Animal Hospital, Des Moines, IA Article featured in the April 10th issue of CityView Magazine. Congratulations! Whether you’ve adopted your new friend from … Read More
Des Moines vet explains how to protect your dogs on winter walks! by Dr. Terri Dermody, Ingersoll Animal Hospital, Des Moines, IA In Iowa, there are many commercially available ice melts for your sidewalks and driveways. The most effective of … Read More
Cold Weather Hazards – Winter Dangers by Dr Nancy Peterson, Ingersoll Animal Hospital Des Moines, IA The frigid Des Moines weather is not only a problem for people but it is important to keep in mind that pets are also … Read More
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