Chagas Disease

What is Chagas disease? Chagas disease comes from the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. The parasite is spread by the Mexican “kissing bug” and other related insects. These insects will feed on the blood of their host. An infected insect will defecate during the blood feed. Inadvertent consumption of the feces or host (insect) will cause transmission [...]

Charting your Pet’s Resting Respiratory Rate

Tracking your pet’s resting respiratory rate is a key component of monitoring their cardiac health. Here is some information and guidance that will help you play an important role in your pet’s veterinary care! WHAT IS RESTING RESPIRATORY RATE? A pet’s resting respiratory rate refers to the amount of breaths your pet takes in one [...]

Xylitol Toxicity- a large threat to your dog

“SUGAR-FREE” CAN MEAN A SEVERE XYLITOL TOXICITY FOR YOUR DOG WHAT IS XYLITOL? Marketed as a sugar substitute and used widely for people looking for low glycemic index foods. Xylitol can be found in gum, candies, breath mints, baked goods and pudding. But it's also commonly added to cough syrup, chewable or gummy vitamins and [...]

Your role during your pet’s veterinary visit

WHAT CAN OWNERS DO TO REDUCE STRESS? Your pets pick up on your own stress level during their visits. Part of being a Fear Free certified practice, we encourage owners to be knowledgeful of their pets own anxiety and stress signs. With this information, not only can owners then determine if their pet is stressed [...]

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