Annual Exams

Annual Exams

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”

“Kennel Cough”

“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...
Your Pet and the 4th of July

Your Pet and the 4th of July

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...
What a Pet Needs

What a Pet Needs

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

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month

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...