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PUPPY SOCIALIZATION: STOP FEAR BEFORE IT STARTS
Case 1: My Pomeranian puppy, Fluffy, barks at men, especially those wearing hats and beards. It’s embarrassing because I never know when we’ll encounter a man on a walk so I can’t just avoid them. Why is she so rude and what can I do? My neighbor’s dog does the same...
FLEA, HEARTWORM AND TICK PREVENTION
It is going to be a bad summer for pesky bugs. We have numerous rebate coupons and options available for your furry friends this year. Please stop by the clinic or give us a call and we would be glad to go over all the options with you to find the best solution for...
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We know there is a wealth of animal health information on the internet, and it can be difficult to sift through. Here are some trusted, reliable resources for information on your beloved pet.
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PRACTICE A FUN, FEAR FREE VET VISIT
Anxious pets are more difficult to calm down and treat at the veterinary practice. You can help make veterinary visits more relaxing for your pet-and the team treating your pet-with these easy steps: Plan frequent visits. Come to our veterinary clinic just for fun,...
DEALING WITH OLDER DOG HEALTH PROBLEMS
Senior dogs have different care requirements than those of a younger dog. This fact probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone. But how do you know when your dog is considered to be a senior? It really depends on the individual dog. In general, giant breed dogs age...
HEPATIC LIPIDOSIS IN CATS
Hepatic lipidosis, known commonly as fatty liver, is one of the most common severe feline liver diseases in cats. The liver’s main functions include protein synthesis, the production of chemicals necessary for digestion, and the detoxification of the body. The liver...
LEARNING CURVE …
Hello Friends, Please bare with us as we try to work on our social media presence. We have lost 2 dear employees that knew how to handle websites & social media sites. They have given us a wonderful start and we will continue to build on all their awesome work. We...
Your Pet’s Medications
When your pet has a medical condition, your veterinarian might prescribe one or more medications intended to manage, treat or cure the problem. Although there are some veterinary-specific drugs, many of the drugs used in veterinary medicine are the same as those used...
WINNER! WINNER! WINNER!
Congratulations to Marion and Scooter, the proud owners of a brand new Smoker and Grill! Marion’s name was entered into our raffle for purchasing Scooter his doses of Bravecto. I’m sure he’s very happy for his mom, and grateful she keeps him protected from those pesky...
THIS EXAMINATION IS RECOMMENDED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND SOMETIMES MORE FREQUENTLY. HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT.
Importance of Wellness ExamsVeterinarians recommend regular wellness exams for the same reason your physician and dentist recommend them – if you can detect a problem in its early stages, it’s more likely to be treated and resolved with less expense, less difficulty...
SCAREDY CATS (AND DOGS)
Noise Phobia The Emergency of the Debilitating fear of Fireworks, Thunderstorms and Other Loud Noises Please note that while this blog post will be focusing on canine noise phobias, our feline patients can certainly experience similar phobias. If you have a cat that...
FACT: FEMALE DOGS ARE MORE PRONE TO DEVELOPING URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS.
Does Your Dog Have a Urinary Tract Infection? Learn the Symptoms Have you ever had a bladder infection? Anyone who has is familiar with the aching, urgent feeling of needing to go right now and then only dribbling out a tiny bit of urine. You call your doctor,...
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Monday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 2:00PM
Sunday: Closed