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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...

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...

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...

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 my pantry and...

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....

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...

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...

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...

"Our dogs get heartworm prevention every month, year round." -Dr. Sheehan"Our dogs get heartworm prevention every month, year round." -Dr. Sheehan With Dr. Nicole Sheehan & Dr. Carrie Uehlein.

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...