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 [...]
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 [...]
Shayd was one of hundreds of "bully dog" mixed breeds found at the Berks Animal Rescue League almost 2 years ago. I spend quite a bit of time there and was asked to examine her one day because she was ill. She was pulled off the streets of Reading intact, heavy with milk from a [...]
It has been almost 15 years since I toured shelter after shelter in Arizona looking for the right dog to join me on my journey back to Indiana. It was finals week at Arizona State University and I was finishing up my first year of college. After a long day of searching I finally found [...]
What is Rabies? Rabies is a virus of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) that can affect any mammal. Rabies is widespread throughout Pennsylvania. What are the signs of Rabies? Rabies signs are grouped into two forms known as either the "Furious" form of rabies or the "Paralytic" (or "Dumb" form). An [...]
"Good Deed" Could Have Deadly Repercussions” We all have a soft heart for dogs, cats and wild animals that appear to be lost or injured. What we don't think about is how we are putting ourselves at risk. Every time we attempt to help, we are putting ourselves at risk for injury, disease and rabies. [...]