January 31, 2014
Pain is a normal response by the body to various insults, and mild transitory pain can be protective for injured tissues. However, as pain increases in intensity and/or becomes…
January 16, 2014
CSR Erin and Dr. Jen Seidl recently assembled some information about managing veterinary costs that is important to pass along. It is always a good idea to think about these…
December 30, 2013
Because dogs and cats cannot communicate with us using language, their pain has traditionally been under-recognized and undertreated. In addition, it used to be a commonly-held belief that some…
December 26, 2013
Almost everyone has heard of the “fight or flight” response: In reaction to a scary or threatening situation, animals (or people) may react by either aggressively confronting the threat (“fight”)…
December 10, 2013
The arrival of a cold snap in Minnesota is a good time to remind ourselves of the dangers of antifreeze. Most antifreeze products contain an ingredient called ethylene glycol. When…
November 26, 2013
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Let’s take a moment to think about keeping our pets safe so that we can spend the day relaxing and enjoying our time with…
October 22, 2013
It’s 4 am, do you know where your cat is? If you are like many people who suffer from the 4 am wake-up call, s/he is sitting on or…
August 22, 2013
Many people know that when dogs and cats scoot their rear on the ground or lick obsessively, it means that the anal glands may need to be checked and…
July 22, 2013
There is a saying in veterinary medicine: Cats are not small dogs. We use it mostly as a reminder about how unique cats are and how that affects everything…
