“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...

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Safeguarding Antimicrobial Drug UseBy: Darren Houser CVT   When we think of “Antimicrobials”, to the general public this could mean “antibiotics”. While it is true that antibiotics are antimicrobials, not all antimicrobials are...

April is many things; Heartworm Awareness month, Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and most obvious to us, the beginning of spring. As it gets warmer and the snow melts, we begin to get out more with our pets. With the longer days and nicer temperatures, we begin seeing...

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, and it is the time to think about how to keep your pet safe from toxic substances. One topic that has gotten more attention in recent years, yet still seems like an unknown, is Marijuana. What is the deal with pets and marijuana?...