Ozone Therapy and the Immune System

Ozone Therapy and the Immune System

Ozone therapy is a treatment modality that can help support the immune system in many ways. It may sound like something new but it has been around since the late 1800’s when the first generator was invented by Nikola Tesla. It wasn’t until about 1911 that it was first...
A Tale of Two Osteosarcomas

A Tale of Two Osteosarcomas

People often tell me they think the hardest part of my job is euthanasia. Yes, that can be emotional and very sad but it’s not the hardest part for me. I have to take a deep breath and compose myself when I am entering an exam room to give a client a diagnosis that I...
Protection Against Heartworms

Protection Against Heartworms

Oh mosquitoes, the southern states’ national bird! While we humans find them quite a biting buzzing bother, our pets have a different grievance with these insects. It’s called heartworm disease, and it can be life threatening. I’m sure you have seen the commercials...
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2

As a bunny owner, you may be aware that a new rabbit virus arrived in the western United States in February 2020. Since then, it has been moving east through the native/wild rabbit population. This virus, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2), affects both...
Masters of Subtlety

Masters of Subtlety

Years ago, my favorite veterinary professor said, “Cats are not small dogs.” He was undoubtedly correct regarding arthritis. We frequently recognize pain and arthritis in dogs, but did you know that nearly 40% of cats show signs of osteoarthritis? It just...