by Dr Richard Keller | Apr 3, 2024 | Blog
Heartworm infection in dogs is a serious condition caused by the parasitic worm Dirofilaria immitis, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it picks up microfilariae (the baby worms) which then mature...
by Dr. Megan Comeaux | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog
Welcome to March everyone! Which means it’s time for St. Patty’s Day, Easter and what many may not know, Pet Poison Awareness month. As we enter this spring season of celebration and fun, here’s a few tips and tricks to help keep the four-legged members of our family...
by Dr. Heather Linen | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog
I am always amazed at how well dogs “tolerate” pain. I’ve seen dogs run into the clinic on a broken leg or eat well despite terribly infected teeth. They are truly remarkable. Yet, if we look close enough we can see that they are suffering from the pain, they’re just...
by Dr. Carrie Uehlein | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
A client recently asked me what I feed my dog and as I explained to her all the different foods I feed, it made me acknowledge the “WHY” behind my food choices. I feed my pets a plethora of brands and types of food which means I keep a variety of food in...
by Dr. Melissa Kerns | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog
With dental health month coming up next month, it is important to discuss the health of your dog and cat’s teeth. Dental disease is often overlooked until it is too late. Dental disease at the later, more severe, stages is referred to as periodontal disease....
by Dr. Carrie Uehlein | Dec 20, 2023 | Blog
DNA tests have been on the market for years now and are gaining popularity as they become more accurate. We are often asked to guess the breeds that make up your medium-sized brown dog you just adopted from the shelter. And to be honest, it is fun to have these...
