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. Colleen McCafferty, Chief of Staff & Veterinarian Canine Flu is highly contagious, infecting approximately 80% of dogs that come in contact with the disease. A case of the H3N8 canine flu virus was recently confirmed locally in Columbia, MD. Canine Flu [CIV H3N8] was first detected in Florida in 2004…
By: Dr. Jessica Gray, Veterinarian The Fourth of July is right around the corner and with it brings all sort of fun as we celebrate America’s independence – cookouts, family time, pool parties and fireworks. Unfortunately, our pets do not share our same enthusiasm for the celebration. The loud explosions…
By Dr. Helen Hu, Veterinarian Now that we have flown into June, you might be longingly visualizing idyllic long summer days outside. While summer is filled with the good things of life such as picnics, barbeques, and long walks in the cool of the evening, these moments can be accompanied with the bite…
By Dr. Shanna Plitt, Veterinarian Now that the warm weather is here, and Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, I’m sure you are starting to think more and more about a fresh lime and a tasty margarita. Unfortunately, the warm weather has ticks thinking about your pets and…
By Dr. Colleen McCafferty, Chief of Staff & Veterinarian The American Veterinary Medical Association [AVMA] recognizes this week as National Dog Bite Prevention Week, so what better time to learn about the dangers and prevention techniques to keep your furry friends and family members safe. It can be a tough…
Halloween is almost here and with it comes a night of costumes, candy, parties and a whole lot of fun! Please make sure to think about your pet and their safety this Halloween season, too. Please do not feed candy and chocolate to your pets. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate and…
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