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Is your cat fat? If so, he’s not alone. According to The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 60% of American felines are overweight or obese. It can be easy to think a few extra pounds on your kitty just adds to his cuteness factor. It can’t be that big of a deal, right? Sadly, that’s …Read More

As we wrap 2018 up with a bow, the time has come for us to take a look at Pets in Stitches’ mark on 2018 by way of our pet care blogs. The blog is a pleasure to write and publish, and we hope it provides you with useful information about Dayton pet care and …Read More

The cost of owning a pet seems to be constantly increasing. Even paying for routine items and services such as pet food, parasite prevention, and grooming can put a strain on one’s pocketbook. If you’ve been in to see us at Pets In Stitches, you know we offer an affordable alternative for routine services. However, …Read More

Whether you’re a new client or you’ve been bringing your pet in to see us for years, you’re probably aware of the compassionate care and high level of service your pet receives each and every time they Pets In Stitches. However, did you know that in addition to being a state-of-the-art medical facility, we’re also …Read More

Pets can get into things that are unhealthy or even toxic. Eating that pan of chocolate brownies cooling on your stovetop, helping themselves to the garbage, or finding old mouse bait in the garage are easy ways to earn a trip to the animal emergency room. Sometimes, though, pets are unintentionally harmed by items given …Read More

When a pet loses a limb, we, as humans, can be flooded with emotions like grief and pity. In reality, pet limb amputations can bring positive changes to the lives of our beloved animals when indicated. When needed, pet limb amputations can improve an animal’s quality of life, and at Pets in Stitches nothing is …Read More

Surgeries are an unpleasant, but necessary, part of life for people and pets. The days and weeks following any surgery are an important time of rest and recovery, and having a devoted caretaker at home is absolutely essential for proper healing to occur. We take post surgical pet care seriously at Pets In Stitches, which …Read More

The body is amazing. The more we learn about it, the more apparent it becomes that everything is interconnected. Our health needs all the individual pieces to be healthy and cared for. And, this includes your pet’s teeth and gums. Pets in Stitches believes in proactive health care for our patients, and we are happy …Read More

Any time a new lump or bump arises on a pet, it is cause for concern. Not only are they unattractive, they can also be bothersome for the pet. Some may even be cancerous. The cornerstone of treatment for many types of growths on pets is surgical removal. Depending on the size and location of …Read More

No other species is quite so noted for their ability to reproduce as the rabbit. However, while it may seem like rabbits only exist to make more rabbits, this is far from true. Moreover, when we bring these wascally fur-friends into our homes as pets, it’s just as important that we curb their “natural tendencies” …Read More