Holiday Hazards
As we move swiftly into the holidays, it’s time to remember that our holiday fun can be dangerous for our pets. From the sheer volume of seasonal foods to the sudden appearance of seasonal decorations, there are plenty of things…
When to Spay or Neuter
There has been renewed interest in the idea of when to spay or neuter pets.The long held and stead fast belief was that altering a pet was best done before it’s first estrus, or “heat”, cycle. This was a broadly held…
Weight Control
As with the human population, the majority of dogs and cats in the US are overweight or obese. Overweight pets suffer many of the same maladies that humans do, like diabetes, hypertension, orthopedic problems, spinal…
Pain Control
If you’ve ever been in pain, whether acute or chronic, you know one thing. It’s not fun and you want to get rid of it if at all possible. The same is true for our pets. If pain goes untreated for too long it can change from physical to…
Hello Dr Google
“I was reading” is the phrase that will make almost any veterinarian cringe and brace. Why? Not because we want you to be uninformed or because all Googled health information is bad. It’s because, most of the time…
Animal Rehabilitation
Whether you’ve ever had physical therapy or not, you probably know of it’s importance. It’s purpose is to help restore function, reduce pain, and hopefully provide a structural function that will help..
Ask the Vet
Why should I take my pet to the vet, when I can “Google” the answer to my question? “I was reading” is the phrase that will make almost any veterinarian cringe and brace. Why? Not because we want you to be uninformed ….
