Between work, school, friends, family, and romantic relationships, life can get pretty hectic. It's always helpful to be able to relax with at least one entity in your life without being judged, criticized, belittled, or ignored. Dogs can be a great way to have a relationship with another vibrant, active, living being that will actually help you de-stress your day-to-day life. Here are just a couple of ways that dogs do this. Unconditional Love Dogs don't really understand concepts like grudge-holding, hatred, or prejudice. This means that they don't have what's needed to put conditions on the love that they are giving you every day. They still love you whether you lost your job, embarrassed yourself, aced your final exam, or just won the lottery. Their lo... Read more

"Can you recommend a good vet?" "We need to find a new veterinary clinic. Can you help us find one?" Recent questions from clients. "We sure can!" Recent answer from Bath & Biscuits. New clients who have just moved to the area are always asking us who is the best local veterinarian. Existing clients ask for second opinion referrals for veterinarians in our community. We've compiled the following list based on personal experiences with the veterinarian and his/her staff, our clients' recommendations and comments to us, and by Google searches yielding local veterinarians and their hospital or clinic reviews. Here's our "Best of" List for Licking County veterinarians. Alexandria Animal Hospital, Jim Southard DVM. This full service, animal hospital has a warm, compassionate staff. The building and rooms aren't flashy, but the exemplary care your pet receives here more than makes up for it. Dr. Southard is just a good, old fashioned veterinarian with very reasonable prices. 2367 Johnstown-Alexandria Rd Alexandria, Ohio 43001. 740-924-3911 Utica Animal Care Center, Erich Ramseyer DVM. For more than 47 years, Utica Animal Care Center has provided the best in skilled, compassionate veterinary care for companion animals in Utica, Ohio, and throughout Licking County. 145 South Main Street Utica, Ohio 43080. 740-892-2610 Cold Spring Animal Clinic, Mike Snyder DVM. Stellar service and kind, compassionate care. 2014 Mt Vernon Newark, Ohio 43055. 740-366-5449 Northtowne Animal Clinic, Chad Herrick DVM. Full service companion animal veterinary hospital. 195 Northtowne Ct, Newark, Ohio 43055. 740-366-1319 Refugee Canyon Veterinary Services, Jon S. Laing DVM. Opened in 1988, Refugee Canyon strives to maintain long-term relationships with patients and clients. Services livestock, equine and companion animals. 116 N. 9th St. Hebron, Ohio 43023. 740-929-1493 and 9077 National Rd SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062. 740-964-2401 Read more

One of our dear clients just called with horrible news, they put Carly to sleep on Saturday. A beautiful, 130 pound merle Great Dane, Carly loved everyone and had a heart of gold. After her adoption several years ago, Carly lived an amazing life, enjoyed hanging out with her furry siblings and was very much loved by her owners. Her Mom is heartbroken. We're all heartbroken. Carly was very popular at the shop and most everyone knew her by name. Two months ago Carly's Mom found a large lump on her front leg. The Vet confirmed her very worst fear. Bone Cancer. Because of Carly's size, amputation was not an option. The difficult choice was made to let Carly live out her remaining days as pain-free as possible, surrounded by love and her favor... Read more