By Dr. Isabelle Dallaire, Veterinarian Christmas is less than two weeks away! I am sure the tree is up; the stockings are on the mantle and your homes are slowly turning into a bright and shiny tinsel town. As you are getting the Christmas spirit, please remember that all of your…
By Dr. Laura Carpenter, Veterinarian One of the most common old age ailments is arthritis. It is an inflammation of one or more joints: commonly hips, elbows, spine, and knees, though it can affect any joint in the body. Arthritis can cause anything from mild, intermittent discomfort to complete inability…
By Dr. Jessica Gray, Veterinarian It’s almost Thanksgiving – which means it is almost time to gather with family, friends and pets. Below are 4 potential Thanksgiving hazards for your cats and dogs. Eating from the Thanksgiving Table While it can be tempting, try to refrain from feeding your pet…
By Dr. Helen Hu, Veterinarian It’s safe to say that the cold weather has finally tracked us down. As we start to take out our sweaters and jackets, remember that our pets are dealing with the temperature change as well. Check out these five tips to make sure you are…
By Dr. Laura Carpenter, Veterinarian It’s always exciting to adopt a new puppy. It can also be overwhelming. There are so many recommendations on what to do, what not to do, and some puppies can be a real challenge even if you do everything right. Here are some basic recommendations…
By Dr. Shanna Plitt, Veterinarian We wanted to share a few of the toxins out there this fall season that can prove harmful to your pet. Do your pets a favor and keep them away from the following four toxins! Rodent Control We see it every year. Mice and rats…
By Dr. Colleen McCafferty, Chief of Staff & Veterinarian Halloween is a holiday that has become a favorite for many out there. As a veterinarian, I can’t help but think about the horror movie that it can end up being for some pets! Check out these 4 tips to make…
By Dr. Adina Mosby, Veterinarian Last week I noticed myself sneezing a bunch and complaining about a runny nose, watery eyes and a scratchy throat. I’m not sure why I was surprised, as my allergies seem to flare up like clockwork every spring and fall. I started taking the allergy…
By Dr. Bruce Goldman, Owner & Veterinarian Football season is back in full force. Saturday’s and Sunday’s are now filled with tailgates, touchdowns and unfortunately injuries to NCAA and NFL athletes every weekend. Common injuries include pulled muscles, sprained ankles and sometime torn ligaments. While dogs are not out on…
By Dr. Ginny Jones, Veterinarian I am holding onto the dog days of Summer for as long as I can, but with Fall right around the corner I am starting to think about picking apples, picking pumpkins and unfortunately picking ticks. That’s right, ticks! Many people think Summer time is when ticks…