As the holidays approach, more and more things around the house are powered by batteries. Batteries pose a major health risk to dogs and children when accidentally ingested. Battery ingestions…
We will likely require blood work before your cat has anesthesia for dental work or surgery. What is the point of running blood work? Is it a way to pad the bill? Is it a scam designed…
Here at the vet, we’re not so bad! However, in reality, few cats love going to the veterinarian. A typical trip to the hospital can be stressful, for both you and your…
Why do some dogs have trouble with their anal sacs? Occasionally, anal sacs become a medical problem. There is no specific breed, color or size that is predisposed to problems…
November is adopt a senior pet month! When adopting pets, many people look for puppies or kittens to add to their family, causing senior animals to be passed by in…
Dogs and humans aren’t the only ones who can suffer from car sickness or motion sickness. Cats can also develop gastrointestinal distress while traveling in the car, and for some,…
Proper exercise for dogs is important to their overall physical and mental wellbeing, but often “mental exercise” is given short shrift when looking at fulfilling a dog’s needs. Dogs that…
Pet parents often worry that their dog is too old for anesthesia. This is a huge misconception that prevents many dogs from getting the surgery they need. As we often…
It’s almost Halloween 🙂 This means it’s costume season, and pets can look pretty cute in costumes as well. Just be wary of hair dyes– check out this post for…
This month, our promotion is dental health– come in and get a 15% discount on a dental procedure. Call for quotes! Here is why getting your pet’s teeth checked and…