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Clicker Training: A Stress-Free Approach to Vet Visits for Your Pets

Clicker Training: A Stress-Free Approach to Vet Visits for Your Pets

Are your pets apprehensive about veterinary visits? Sometimes agreeable to the visit itself butdetest certain portions or procedures involved? Do you wish there was something more you could do tocurb some of this stress, while also strengthening the bond you have with...

Parasites prevention

Parasites prevention

You take your dog, Jerry, on a playdate at the local dog park. Days later, you wake up to your beloved Jerry saddened because he’s pooped on the carpet – diarrhea, three different spots. Jerry thinks he’s done something wrong; you’re just worried he’s sick. What could...

Flea and Tick

Flea and Tick

As the weather gets nicer, we are outside more often and notice the bugs that come with Iowa weather. Unfortunately for your pet, they notice too (and it’s not always just during the summer months)! Fleas and ticks can be found anywhere. Common areas are wooded areas,...

February is Pet Dental Health Month!

February is Pet Dental Health Month!

Yes - just like us, our pets need daily dental care too! Did you know that by the age of 3 about 70%-80% of cats and dogs will have some form of dental disease? And most of it occurs below their gumline so we can’t even see it.That’s why it’s important to bring your...

Welcome to Orange City Family Animal Care

Welcome to Orange City Family Animal Care

Welcome to Orange City Family Animal Care, where caring for your four-legged family member is our passion and purpose. We are more than just a veterinary practice; we are your neighbors, friends, and fellow animal lovers, and as the only cat and dog exclusive clinic...

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How to Keep Your Pets Safe from Heatstroke This Summer

How to Keep Your Pets Safe from Heatstroke This Summer

Summer brings sunshine, outdoor fun, and (unfortunately) rising risks for our furry companions. While cats and dogs may love basking in the sun, excessive heat can quickly become dangerous. At Orange City Family Animal Care, we believe every pet deserves a safe and...

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