Nutrition
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat” in reference to our dietary choices. Food matters and is a large component of a healthy lifestyle not only for us, but for our pets as well. Proper diets can contribute to overall wellness, disease prevention and treatment, and longevity of life.
Your Pet and the 4th of July
Large gatherings, unfamiliar people, strange surroundings, and loud noises. For some pet owners this time of year can be stressful; knowing that their anxious pet may experience fear and anxiety instead of having fun on the holiday.
American Heartworm Month
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but February remains the American Heart Month! This month we want to focus our awareness on heart disease and prevention in dogs and cats. It is estimated that roughly 10% of our furry friends are the victims of heart disease.
Pet Allergies
by Meggie Garvey, DVM It’s that time of year again – allergy season! With warmer weather and grasses and trees growing again, many of our pets become very itchy. Why does this happen and what can we do about it?
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex aka Kennel Cough: Updates and What You Need to Know
Many dog owners are familiar with a complex of canine infectious respiratory diseases know colloquially as “Kennel Cough.” Dogs that are in contact with other dogs outside their home are commonly vaccinated for Bordetella bronchiseptica, one of the bacterial components of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC).
Pet Insurance
One of the most common questions people ask about pet insurance: Is it worth it? This is a valid question that you must find the answer to on your own. Purchasing pet insurance is not only a financial decision, but an emotional one too. You must consider what you are truly willing to pay for your pet’s care in the event of an accident or unexpected illness. Can you afford the initial out of pocket expense while you wait for the pet insurance company to reimburse you for covered expenses? What other treatment options are out there and what do they cost?
Coughing Dog – Not Just Kennel Cough
Our valley is blessed with a large and well-cared-for dog population. Dogs join us in everyday activities from hiking and going out for dinner to accompanying us at work. As you can imagine, there are many scenarios for dog-to-dog interactions, as well as the spreading of fomites and the contamination of objects. Most pet owners are very diligent about vaccinating their pets, and this includes the Bordetella vaccine aka “kennel cough” vaccine. So, why does your vaccinated pet show signs of kennel cough?
Protect Your Pets From Parasites This Spring
April is many things; Heartworm Awareness month, Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and most obvious to us, the beginning of spring. As it gets warmer and the snow melts, we begin to get out more with our pets. With the longer days and nicer temperatures, we begin seeing more pests, including fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. If you protect your pet from these pests year-round, you are ahead of the curve. If your pet does not receive preventative therapy, it is time to get back on schedule, so your pet doesn’t suffer the consequences of an internal or external parasite infection.
A Social Media Story
Modern society has become so integrated with the digital world that is can often be difficult to function when things go “wrong.” Power outages and internet failures can lead to a disruption of businesses and can make simple acts like paying a bill much more challenging. Along with this digitally reliant world, the social media world has also exploded in recent years. Although it has brought people across the world much “closer,” sometimes is can be challenging to remember that actions taken on social media platforms can have very rea
Spring and Flea and Tick Prevention – They Go Hand In Hand!
Happy Spring everyone! What a better way to celebrate the return of warm weather than chatting about parasites, specifically fleas and ticks! Well, as a veterinarian and pet owner myself, I’m not a fan of blood sucking fleas and ticks and will do anything to keep them away from my pets and myself.