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Preparing for the 4th of July
A good rule of thumb is that your dogs and cats likely don’t want to watch the fireworks with you and should not
How the Opioid Epidemic is Affecting Veterinary Medicine...
The opioid epidemic has been in the new quite a bit recently, and for good reason. While opioid, and other prescription drug abuse, is of significant concern… READ MORE
Blue the Elder Dog
Sometimes being a Revisionary Gerontologist can get me down. There are a lot of things that need to change in how we see people as they grow older… READ MORE
It's National Pet Week!
The American Veterinary Medical Association has declared May 6th-12th National Pet Week… READ MORE
Summer Tips
Though Summer is technically almost 2 months away, with the weather we’ve had the last few days it already feels… READ MORE
Did You Know...?
This week we thought we’d present a few fun facts about the amazing furry creatures many of us share our lives with... READ MORE
Understanding Your Pet's Labwork Results - Part II: Basic Chemistry Panel
A couple of weeks ago we looked at the significance of the complete blood cell count. This week, we’ll be looking at the serum chemistry profile, which has... READ MORE
Understanding Your Pet's Labwork Results - Part I: The CBC
Many pets have had bloodwork run at some point in their life - perhaps prior to routine surgery such as neutering, or possibly... READ MORE
Boy Dog Bumps - The Mysterious Bulbus Glandis
Have ever experienced this scenario? You have a wonderful new male puppy and one day he rolls over for a belly rub and you notice these two round swollen bumps... READ MORE
February is Pet Dental Health Month!
Ever wondered what that smell was permeating from your pet’s mouth!? Bad breath is a very common complaint among... READ MORE
Puppy Love and Kitty Snuggles...Interesting Facts about the Human-Animal Bond
February is the month of LOVE, and who better to shower love on than your pets! Human-Animal relationships...
Choosing the Right Collar or Harness
Leash pulling is a common and frustrating dog behavior, but walking calmly on a leash is not a natural instinct for dogs and learning...
The Dreaded Nail Trim
Taking your pet in for a nail trim - it sounds so simple, and for many dogs and cats it is. But, for others, it is truly a terrifying...
New Years Resolutions - Pet Edition
2017 is almost over and we’ll be in a new year next week. What are your resolutions?...
Fur-baby, it's cold out there!
Winter is finally here and we cannot stress enough the importance of keeping pets in a warm, protected environment this time of year. So, for this week’s post, we’re reminding...
Online Pet Pharmacies
Online, 3rd party, pet pharmacies such as 1-800-Petmeds, Allivet, and many others, have become very popular over the recent years, and with good reason. They often are able to offer lower prices...
Antibiotic Use in Pets
November 13 - 19 has been declared World Antibiotic Week. While at first glance it might be easy to roll your eyes at this...