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

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