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...
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...
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...
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...
The truth is – we are both! But what do these terms actually mean? And what does it mean for Whole Pet and for your pet? According to the Oxford Dictionary, Holistic is “characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained...
