December brings snow and chilly weather, but with it comes the responsibility of keeping pets warm and safe. While many pets enjoy the comfort of indoor warmth, some animals prefer the outdoors. For outdoor pets, we recommend using straw for insulation instead of blankets, as blankets can freeze in the cold. Livestock kept outside need [...]
Do's Keep pets out of kitchen Keep trash secure Only give safe foods: unseasoned cooked turkey with no bones, and cooked pumpkin with no sugars Don'ts No table scraps No lit candles or decor that looks like food Keep desserts on the highest point of counter
Summus Medical Laser We have added a Class IV Medical Laser to our veterinary tool box. Dogs have been able to walk better after surgery with the use of the laser, walk longer while fighting degenerative spine diseases, and stay more comfortable with their arthritis. Multiple lacerations have healed incredibly well with less infection using [...]
Pain in our Pets September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. It helps educate and inform pet owners about animal discomfort. The goal is to help pet owners learn about their pets' health and well-being when it comes to pain management, be it acute or chronic pain. This can greatly improve their quality of life. [...]
Just like humans, our furry friends can exhibit signs of seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies occur when your pet has a hypersensitive immune system that can be triggered when certain allergens are high. Symptoms can occur during any season, observing when your pets suffers is of great help to determine the cause!
What is it? A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice that contains a unique number used to identify animals when scanned by a vet or shelter. Why get it? Microchipping your pet greatly increases your chances of being reunited after your pet is lost.
Heartworm Life Cycle Mosquito Bite When a mosquito bites, it injects the microfilariae into a new dog. Migration Small, microscopic worms migrate under the skin and eventually enter the dog's blood stream. About six months after the initial mosquito bite, the microfilariae arrive at the heart.
Lyme Disease in dogs is caused by a bacterium spread by ticks. Lyme disease is zoonotic- meaning it affects both animals and humans. Symptoms Fever Loss of appetite Lameness Joint Swelling
Does your pet suffer from stinky breath, inflamed gums, or maybe trouble eating? Pet dental care is important, not only to keep their breath fresh but because tooth and gum disease can have negative effects on their kidney, liver, and heart.
We believe that veterinary medicine works best when people and pets are more than clients and patients. When we get to know the real you. What worries you, what you want, what your pet needs. Here, we find a thousand ways to show you we care. Not the least of which is helping your pet [...]