PetsFirst! Wellness Center

07/14/2026

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Don’t feel too bad for him! He loves a good rage bait!

06/29/2026

06/24/2026

Not sure if it's an emergency?
Here's a simple way to think about it.

See someone NOW, don't wait:
🚨 Not breathing, choking, collapsed, or seizing

🚨 Suspected poisoning

🚨 Severe trauma — car accident, bad fall, animal attack

🚨 Uncontrolled bleeding

🚨 Bloated stomach, especially in large dogs

🚨 Male cat straining to urinate with nothing coming out

🚨 Gums that are white, blue, or gray

*If this is happening and we're NOT open, please don't wait.
Find the nearest emergency clinic and go!

Call us when we open:

📞 Vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than a day

📞 Limping but getting around okay

📞 Off their food but otherwise acting normal

📞 A new lump, mild eye irritation, or skin issue

📞 Something just seems a little off

When you're not sure:
Call us. Describing what you're seeing out loud almost always helps clarify whether it can wait. We're here for exactly that!
435-734-9831

06/22/2026

Honest question for a Monday:
What has your pet destroyed this summer?
A shoe? A sprinkler? Their own dignity? All valid answers.
Drop it below, we need to know!

06/19/2026

If Jeff fits, Jeff sits... sometimes he sits even if he doesn't fit too.

06/17/2026

HOT WEATHER REMINDER: if the pavement is too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws.
Quick test: press the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds. Can't hold it there? Neither can they.
Utah summers get intense fast, and asphalt holds heat long after the air cools down.
Walk early. Walk late. Skip the middle of the day.
And watch for these signs that your dog has had too much heat:

🚨 Excessive panting or drooling

🚨 Stumbling or disorientation

🚨 Vomiting or refusing to move

🚨 Red or pale gums

Heat stroke is a real emergency. If something seems off, cool them down and call us right away. 435-734-9831

06/08/2026

We're conducting a very important clinical study.

Describe your cat in exactly one word.
Our research so far: chaotic. Judgmental. Unhinged. Soft. Evil. Perfect. Loud.

What's yours?

06/05/2026

Staff pet spotlight: meet Emmett.
Emmett is a 5 year old Rough Collie. He was supposed to be a normal-sized Rough Collie. He had other plans.
At 95 pounds, Emmett is technically a gentle giant, emphasis on gentle. He is the kind of dog who takes his responsibilities seriously, and his most important job is backyard safety supervisor.
Swinging too high? He'll let you know.
Riding too fast? He's already on it.
AC vent on the floor? That's his. Don't ask.
Emmett belongs to our practice manager, Dani and lives in a house of mostly girls, which means he is outnumbered, adored, and occasionally dressed up. He spends his days keeping everyone in line, staying close to his people, and being approximately twice the dog anyone expected him to be.
We wouldn't have it any other way.

06/05/2026

Road Closure:
1200 W, from Forest St. to 400 S will be closed today from 8am-2pm.
Please use 600 N or the Forest Ext on the freeway to get to us today! Call if you need extra assistance navigating the closure.

Visual for help
Blue = open
Red = closed

06/03/2026

June grass deep dive: your post-adventure paw check guide.
If you caught our earlier post about june grass awns, you know why they're worth taking seriously. Now let's talk about what to actually DO about it.

Every time your dog comes in from a walk, hike, or backyard adventure this time of year, do a quick check of these spots:
🐾 Paws and toes — spread the toes apart and look between each one. Awns love to nestle in here and start burrowing fast.
👂 Ears — especially in floppy-eared dogs. Head shaking, scratching, or tilting is your signal that something got in.
👁️ Eyes — squinting, discharge, or pawing at the face means get them seen. An awn near the eye moves fast.
🐕 Armpits and groin — long-haired dogs especially. These are warm, hidden spots awns migrate toward.
Anywhere they won't stop licking — trust your pet on this one. If they keep going back to a spot, something is probably there.

Caught early: usually a quick removal and you're done.
Left alone: can migrate under the skin, into the ear canal, or cause serious infection that needs veterinary care.
When in doubt, call us. A two-minute phone call is always worth it. 435-734-9831🐾