How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
February 6, 2023
Dental disease is the most common problem seen in our pet population today. More than 85% of all dogs and cats presented to veterinarians are affected by dental problems. Periodontal…
SHOULD MY PET BE ANESTHETIZED FOR DENTAL CARE?
February 7, 2022
Is anesthesia necessary for my pet’s dental cleaning? Your pet must be anesthetized to allow thorough evaluation of his mouth, clean his teeth above and below the gumline, and…
Finding a Good Breeder
January 4, 2021
There are many excellent ways to add a new four-legged friend to your family, and we encourage you to start by checking out local rescues and shelters (there are…
Black Fly Bite Fright!
June 4, 2020
Warm weather means trips to dog parks and more time spent outdoors for you and your pup. But starting in mid-May, those lush fields can also contain some newly-awoken critters…
Kidneys Part 2: Chronic Kidney Disease Basics
July 25, 2019
After our crash course in how kidneys are supposed to work, let’s dive into one common kidney disease: Chronic Kidney Disease (ckd). Chronic kidney disease is an irreversible, progressive…
Kidneys Part I: Healthy Kidneys
June 19, 2019
One of the common age-related chronic diseases we see, especially in cats, is called chronic kidney disease (CKD). Kidneys can be acutely damaged by genetic conditions, infections, injury, cancers, exposure…
My Dog Had a Positive Anaplasma Test: Now What?
June 12, 2019
This spring, dog owners may have noticed that we have started using a different heartworm test. The test is called a 4DX and it detects antibodies to heartworm plus the…
My Dog Had a Positive Ehrlichia Test: Now What?
June 12, 2019
This spring, dog owners may have noticed that we are using a different heartworm test this year. The test is called a 4DX and it detects antibodies to heartworm plus…
My Dog Tested Positive for Lyme Disease: Now What?
June 12, 2019
This spring, dog owners may have noticed that we are using a different heartworm test this year. The test is called a 4DX and it detects antibodies to heartworm plus…