Thank you for your patience. We spent 40 years developing the way we deliver client services, then had to throw that out the window this March. For the immediate future, and likely at least through the end of this year, we will continue to allow only essential staff members inside the hospital building with the exception of humane euthanasia appointments. The decisions that we make are not made lightly. We would like to share several factors that have come into play while making this decision. Read more

Quite well.  Our hospital cat tries to scoot out the front door and loves to sit on top of other cats’ carriers. We have a portable transmitter with an adjustable radius. Read more

If you are referring to the ear canal or at least the opening to it, get a veterinary ear cleaner, squirt it into the ear canals, and let your dog Read more

We truly don't know how long some vaccinations last. Some are known to last only a bit more than one year. Some are generally accepted to last at least three Read more

The answer is different for each family. Start looking for another dog or cat if and when you feel you are ready. Don’t let other people control your timing… you Read more

See a veterinary neurologist. IVDD requires one of two solutions: surgery by a neurologist or acupuncture. Studies indicate similar outcomes with either. Just trying to manage this with a weak Read more

You can’t. The longer you delay a veterinary visit, the sicker your dog gets. This means more suffering, more cost to you, and increases the chances of a negative outcome. Read more

Yes, but most are not commercially available.There are several universities and veterinary specialty practices that are performing kidney transplants in cats. One of our clients took his cat… twice. The Read more

Possible causes of seizures in dogs Read more

We are all watching events unfold, and seeing the news change hourly. One common concern is whether your pets are at risk, or if they can infect you. Can my dogs Read more

We hope to alleviate some if not all of your cat's anxiety during her vet visit. Sadly many of our patients are scared or anxious when they come to see Read more

The most common form of canine dental disease is tartar buildup. This causes irritation of the gums around the base of the teeth (gingivitis), resulting in exposure of the roots. Read more

Many canine coughs are contagious. The most common place to pick up coughs are the boarding kennel, groomer, and dog parks... basically any place where your dog is exposed to Read more

Canine Influenza ("dog flu") is spreading throughout the US.Our dogs can be protected! We now carry the vaccine to protect against both known strains of canine influenza seen in the Read more

Veterinary cardiologists are concerned. Grain-free diets, boutique pet food companies, and exotic ingredients are strongly implicated in the development of dilated cardiomyopathy - an enlarged heart - that is on Read more

No. It's a matter of both good medical practice and of state & federal laws.  The time since last exam may vary by state, but a valid Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) must Read more