Dog Behavior: To Greet or Not to Greet?
It is best for our dogs to learn that encountering other dogs on walks is just another routine part of the environment and nothing to get excited or anxious about. The best way to do this is not allowing on leash greetings.
Is Your Dog Protected Against Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that causes serious and sometimes fatal illness in dogs, other animals, and people, too. The leptospirosis bacteria are spread through the urine of infected rats, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and other wildlife.
Reducing Stress for Your Cat’s Vet Visits Start at Home
Veterinary visits are stressful for most pets. Cats especially are very sensitive to any changes in their environment or routine. Though we may not be able to fully alleviate your cats anxiety during their appointment, there are steps you can take to minimize it. Here...
Risk of Bird Flu to Pet Dogs and Cats February 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in U.S. wild aquatic birds, poultry, and backyard flocks of poultry and waterfowl (1). HPAI, specifically the H5N1 strain, poses a significant risk of spreading to our household pets; especially cats that...
Get The Facts About Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings
When it comes to our four-legged companions, more than ever clients are becoming more involved in their pet’s healthcare. This is positive because we all want the best care for our pets. Research has shown over the years that finances are not what turns clients away...
Valentine’s Day Pet Safety Tips
Valentine’s Day is a day of love. So love your pets and keep them safe this by following these safety tips.
Let’s Talk About Joints
Not the ones in your pets’ body but the toxic joints. Now that marijuana is becoming increasingly legalized and more normalized, general practitioners are seeing a rise in intoxication cases more than ever before. Diagnostic testing is very limited to THC in your...
Anesthesia Free Dental Awareness
Caution! Anesthesia free dentals are not all they are cracked up to be. There has been an increasing number of companies advertising anesthesia free dentals. They emphasize how safe and healthy this is for your pet. It would be great if this were true, but we want to...
New Respiratory Illness in Dogs
We know many of you have become aware of a new respiratory illness affecting dogs in some parts of the country, and there have been suspected cases in Florida. While we don’t know much about it yet, we do know that the symptoms are similar to those of canine influenza...
Update: Covid-19 Policies – December 2021
Due to the recent rise in Covid cases we are requiring masks to be worn inside the hospital by both staff and clients regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your understanding.Regular check ups with a veterinarian are important for your pet's health. Contact...
