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Fleas, Ticks and their Unwanted Gifts

Fleas, Ticks and their Unwanted Gifts

Spring and Summer call for more walks with the dogs and more outdoor adventures for our cats. Not only are we and our pets more active but fleas and ticks are as well. Whether you’re unsure if flea and tick prevention is right for your pet or are considering changing...

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Listen Up! It’s Pet Poison Awareness Month

Listen Up! It’s Pet Poison Awareness Month

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...

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Librela: A New Option for Arthritic Dogs

Librela: A New Option for Arthritic Dogs

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...

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What I Feed and Why

What 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...

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The Importance of Dental Health

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....

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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...

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