How to select a dog? My husband is a Lab for life type of guy. I am not sure that he really knows why but nevertheless he has chosen a breed that he will love forever. I, on the other hand, am a search and rescue type of gal. My breed of choice is a [...]
Why do I have to vaccinate my indoor cat? “We were carrying groceries in and the cat ran out.” “The realtor showed our house and our cat escaped through an open door.” “We wanted an indoor cat but this kitten was definitely an outdoor cat.” Vaccines provide our pets with the opportunity to live longer, [...]
There are many factors that you need to look at when assessing your cat’s weight. Here are some questions you should ask yourself: Can you see her ribs or spine? Can you see your cat’s waist? Does her stomach sag? Does her face look more round with larger cheeks? Kitty appears tired or lazy Apprehension [...]
From your pets point of view the holidays bring many new smells and new temptations into their environment. Pet parents need to be aware of what can be dangerous and toxic. Toxins on the table Fatty foods such as Turkey skin can cause stomach upset and worse can lead to a potentially deadly inflammation [...]
Diana is doing so well. She now sits in front of her trainers and smiles at them until they pet her. She would rather be petted than anything else. She has learned to spin - I'm not sure why but they trained her to do this J. She will sleep on her blanket or in [...]
George found me 11 years ago as a tiny, malnourished, black and white ball of fur hiding under the bushes at my son’s babysitter. I have always had a special place for tuxedo kitties - so I knew right away George would be joining my family of kitties. As the weeks went by George never [...]
Celebrating the Bond between You and Your Pet As a reflection of our hospitals’ belief of that there is something so incredibly special about the human and animal bond, we have decided to support a non-profit organization called New Leash on Life. New Leash on Life USA is a new generation prison dog-training program that [...]
November is cancer awareness month! Did you know that cancer is the #1 disease related cause of death in pets? Did you also know that cancer is treatable? On this day October 8, 2013 "Missy" & her mom got the news that "Missy's" cancer was in remission. Our entire team was able to share [...]
Questions: Why does my senior pet need to see the doctor twice a year? If you used the link to determine your pet’s age in human years, it clearly points out that dogs and cats age much more rapidly than humans. Now consider that your physician advises you to see them annually for a physical [...]
Your pet can't talk and often shows no signs when something is wrong. So how do you know? To get a more complete picture of your pet's health, we ask clients to complete a Health Risk Assessment prior to their appointments. This allows your veterinarian to focus on what is important for your pet's health. The [...]