Veterinarian

Thanksgiving Day may be one of your favorite holidays, but Turkey Day can be dangerous for your pets. Check out the following tips for a fulfilling Thanksgiving and to ensure that your furry friends don’t suffer a Thanksgiving emergency. Limit Special Treats It’s best to stick to your pet’s usual diet on Thanksgiving. Although a…

Pet Safety Tips for a Happy and Safe Halloween Halloween celebrations are filled with thrills but this time of year can pose serious scares and threats to our pets. We have a few Halloween pet safety tips to help you make it through the holiday with as few issues as possible. Trick-or-treat Candies Are Not…

Tapeworms—they might sound like something out of science fiction, but for pet owners, they’re a real and concerning threat. These tiny parasites can cause discomfort and health issues for your furry friends, and if left untreated, they can lead to more significant complications. But don’t worry—this guide will help you understand everything you need to…

7 Recipes to Help You Create Your Dog Treats at Home As a dog mom, I want what is best for them, and that includes what they eat. I started to realize that all these cookies and biscuits are probably not the best way to show love to my pup. I started doing some research…

Microchips for Our Pets 101 Losing your pet can be a traumatic and even tragic event. Conscientious pet guardians protect their pets with collars and ID tags. Unfortunately, collars and ID tags are not foolproof and dogs and cats can still get lost. Collars can break or fall off, leaving your beloved pet among the…

June is National Pet Preparedness Month This month, timed for the first month of hurricane season, urges people with pets to make preparations in case they should be hit by a disaster. That includes making plans for what you would do with your dog in case of a hurricane, tornado, flood or other natural disaster.…

What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the pancreas, a small organ located near the stomach. The pancreas has two different types of cells that have very different functions. One group of cells produces the enzymes necessary for proper digestion. The other group, called beta cells, produces the hormone insulin, which regulates…

Spring Is Here and so Are the Fleas and Ticks! Spring is here, the weather is nice, the flowers are blooming but it also means that the fleas and ticks are also here! Fleas and ticks may be small, but these two tiny creatures have at least one thing in common—they are both parasites that…

Pet Poison Prevention Month March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month. It’s a good time for veterinary professionals to educate their clients on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them. Awareness is the key to preventing poisoning emergencies and with these tips you can keep your pet safe and avoid a…

How Often Should I Walk My Dog? No matter your dog’s size, senior or puppy, big or small, the animal needs routine physical activity. Exercise is a great way to keep your dog in good shape, both mentally and physically. But how often should you walk your dog? Well, if you’re wondering how many times…