For decades, we have heard the claim “My dog/cat never gets fleas.” Then we look, and see either live fleas, or salt and pepper – flea eggs and flea dirt. Read more

Veterinarians are taught several aspects of nutrition in veterinary school. They are taught how to evaluate claims made by foods, and how to explore if a food is at least Read more

Dogs do get dementia, and symptoms can be similar to those in people. Staring at walls or corners, failure to recognize familiar people, and lethargy are commonly seen. There are Read more

Some essential oils that are relatively safe for people are toxic to dogs and/or cats. Essential oils are not very good at killing fleas. We see many animals with fleas that Read more

COVID. Yep, it sounds like an excuse, but is real. Hills, Royal Canin, and Purina have a problem. Their formulas are fixed, and don’t fluctuate to allow ingredient substitutions. That’s a Read more

Dear clients.The holidays are here, and your pets are likely getting gifts, too. According to a survey last year by Rover.com, 80% of people get Christmas presents for their dogs Read more

Many vaccinations do not initially provide protection until they are boosted several weeks later. Protection wanes over time, and eventually, the vaccination will be required again to restore the needed level Read more

Both. I have watched veterinarians cry with their clients as they compassionately help the patient to stop suffering. It is an honor to help these patients that the doctor has often Read more

Xylitol is a non-sugar sweetener that is creeping into all kinds of products. One reason it is used in sugar-free gum and toothpaste is its proven beneficial effect on oral Read more

Veterinary care really should be budgeted also before getting a pet. Studies show that the average cost of owning a dog is $12,000 to $18,000 over the dog’s lifetime… EXCLUDING Read more

In many states, the Veterinary Practice Act requires veterinarians to comply with state and federal laws, or their license to practice can be suspended or revoked. Cannabis in all forms is still Read more

There is no average, even in a given town. Most veterinarians fell into a trap decades ago, thinking of a spay or neuter as a “loss leader”, to bring a new Read more

Absolutely! I have seen this many times with veterinarians. I grew up in the veterinary field, watching my dad perform surgery, birth puppies, etc. I helped him build the practice Read more

The other question can be asked: How safe is my dog if it ends up at a shelter with no collar, and is euthanized or adopted out because I chose Read more

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