Tag: DVM

A persistent threat to the health of dogs comes from organisms contained within ticks. These small arachnids are common in many landscapes -- from...

A persistent threat to the health of dogs comes from organisms contained within ticks. These small arachnids are common in many landscapes -- from...

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...

Warmth! Rain! Spring! Fleas! It is that time again, my friends, when fleas emerge from dormancy and become a nuisance. While fleas are active...

Dogs and people are similar in many ways. Their brains age in nearly parallel fashions. Older brains are not as speedy as younger ones,...

We are frequently asked why we vaccinate, or immunize pets against certain diseases as many of these pathogens have become rare in our area....

It’s December - a month where we are constantly reminded about giving - to friends, colleagues, ourselves (a bit), and most certainly, our furred...

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...

Buster is lost in the woods. Felix ran out an open door. Blossom was spooked by fireworks. All are missing and their people are...

In the past I have discussed why we ask for fecal samples on a regular basis. Here I will elaborate on one of the...