Tag: Dan
Ticks: A Persistent Threat to Dog Health
A persistent threat to the health of dogs comes from organisms contained within ticks. These small arachnids are common in many landscapes -- from...
Take Aggression in Your Cat Seriously
After house-soiling, aggression is the second most common behavioral issue we see in cats. Aggression in cats is not taken as seriously as in...
Prevent Fleas from Annoying Your Furred Friends
Warmth! Rain! Spring! Fleas! It is that time again, my friends, when fleas emerge from dormancy and become a nuisance. While fleas are active...
Old Pets Can Get Dementia Too
Dogs and people are similar in many ways. Their brains age in nearly parallel fashions. Older brains are not as speedy as younger ones,...
Vaccinations
We are frequently asked why we vaccinate, or immunize pets against certain diseases as many of these pathogens have become rare in our area....
Making End of Life Decisions
This January’s commentary is sad, but very worth having. As in all of life, there is death. It is part of the process and...
Holiday Presents for Pets
It’s December - a month where we are constantly reminded about giving - to friends, colleagues, ourselves (a bit), and most certainly, our furred...
Being Thankful
It’s November, when the skies get darker and cold starts to set in. It’s also a month where we celebrate Thanksgiving, recalling that in...
Caring for Your Dog’s Hips
I do take requests and this month is a bit more of a delve into hip dysplasia and hip-related arthritis.
First - the more dog...