As the holiday season approaches, amidst the festive cheer and joy, it's a wonderful time to extend our compassion beyond our homes and into the lives of our furry friends. Animal-related organizations tirelessly work to provide care, shelter, and love to animals in...

Why does my pet need a yearly exam?This is a great time to assess your animal. How do the teeth look- is there gingivitis, plaque or any broken teeth? Any lumps or bumps? How is the heart, do we hear any murmurs? Do the lungs sound clear? Is the Doctor able to palpate...

“Kennel Cough”, what comes to mind when we see this word? Generally, we think of the “common cold” of the dog world that our little fur friends get when going to kennel or grooming facilities. In recent years, there has been a change in the name to illustrate the big...

Large gatherings, unfamiliar people, strange surroundings, and loud noises. For some pet owners this time of year can be stressful; knowing that their anxious pet may experience fear and anxiety instead of having fun on the holiday.  Whether it is inviting friends...

April is a month that celebrates many pet-related topics:  National Heartworm Awareness Month, National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and National Pet Day, to name a few.  This month we are going to discuss something different than the usual April topics; we are...

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month and in this month’s blog, we are going to focus on some common household items that you probably have in your home. Products in green are safe, red is not safe, and red/green may be conditional. I do want to note that even...

January is National Train Your Dog Month. Based on what I have seen out in the world, as well as inside our veterinary hospital, there is no general standard for what a "trained dog" looks like. People have different expectations for how dogs should "behave" and what...

Modern society has become so integrated with the digital world that is can often be difficult to function when things go “wrong.”  Power outages and internet failures can lead to a disruption of businesses and can make simple acts like paying a bill much more...

This month is pet obesity awareness, which is an extremely important topic!! Most people don't know that their pet is overweight or the complications that it can cause in the long run. This is such a hard topic to discuss because we all know how much enjoyment we get...