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SAY HELLOWhat I Feed and Why
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...
The Importance of Dental Health
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....
The Wisdom Panel – It’s More Than Knowing Your Dog’s Breed
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 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
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...
Q&A Video RecordingTopic: Heartworms, Fleas & Ticks, Oh My!
"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.
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
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
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 looks...
WHOLE PET – INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE VS. HOLISTIC – WHAT ARE WE?
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...