The Power of Pet Insurance

We are all not immune to a changing economy. It can be stressful, expensive, and unnerving to think about! One of the great things about veterinary medicine is the creation of pet insurance. Similar, but not exactly like human insurance, pet insurance is a wonderful tool for today’s pet owner to help cover the increasing [...]

Grape,Raisin, and Currant Toxicity in Dogs

Grape, Raisin, and Currant Toxicity in Dogs For over 20 years, veterinarians have known that grapes, raisins, and currants are toxic to dogs. Although the reasoning behind the toxicity is still unknown, it is imperative to know that even one grape can lead to serious illness in our dogs. WHAT TYPES OF GRAPES ARE TOXIC? [...]

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 [...]

Being Feline Friendly

WHAT DOES “FELINE FRIENDLY” MEAN? It's assurance that cats are handled with appropriate gentleness and respect at all times. Cat-friendly principles are always adhered to during the care and restraint of cats. This includes- - Minimizing stress during handling, examinations, and procedures - Recognizing and minimizing fear and anxiety in cats TRAVELING TO THE VETERINARY [...]

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