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National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23. In an effort to raise awareness of common household items that can poison your pets, I have decided to share some of the ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to

Back Pain In Dogs

I wanted to share some information with you about Intervertebral Disk Disease in dogs. The disease can occur in cats, but it is more common in dogs. I recently attended a lecture on this topic and wanted to summarize some key points for

Obesity management and probiotics in pets

A few days ago I attended a symposium where the topics of obesity and probiotics were discussed. It was an informative set of lectures. Let me give you a few facts relating to these subjects. Obesity in dogs is a primary precursor to

Help! The groomer nicked my pet!

Help! The groomer nicked my pet! This is certainly something that no one wants to think about, but one risk factor of pet grooming is the occasional cut. Shoot, thatâ€™s a big part of why we donâ€™t do it ourselves â€“ we have a

Thinking of getting a new pet?

It’s a small question on the surface, but quite loaded when you stop to consider it on a deeper level. Many people who decide to purchase/rescue a new pet realize the importance of their decision and take certain factors into account.

Flea prevention low-down

Not all flea preventatives are created equal. There are quite a few flea prevention products that we see on the shelves of pet stores and advertised through on-line pharmacies. Some cost more than others and some require a veterinary

Tick Removal 101

Tick season is upon us and I wanted to give you a refresher (or a first lesson) in tick removal. Ticks will attach to their host (your pet or yourself) by grabbing a mouthful of skin and holding on for dear life. There are many rumors

Winterize your outdoor cat!

I have been thinking recently of things that often get missed. This discussion on feline preventative medicine is long overdue. I mentioned to a group recently that they should not forget to “winterize” their outdoor cats and they got a

Winter Weather Tips for Dogs

Winter is the time we truly notice how frequently our dogs go outside each day. They remind us of this fact every time they come back into the house, along with the mud or snow they just tracked in! Here are a couple of tips on how to

Nail Trimming 101

I used to have a dog that would chew his own nails so that we wouldn’t have to cut them! He hated having his nails cut! Sometimes, though, we had to help him keep up with the job. We can all benefit from knowing how to properly cut our