by Sandra | Oct 16, 2013 | Flea & Tick, Health, Pet Safety
Fall has officially arrived! Your pets might be feeling the relief from the summer heat, but that doesn’t mean the threat of fleas and ticks has passed. Especially in our continuing warm weather, flea and tick prevention and treatment is as important as ever. Fleas...
by Sandra | Jul 17, 2013 | Health, Vaccinations
A common question we get here at the clinic is “what vaccines does my pet really need?” This has an answer that is different for every pet. Not every pet should receive a vaccine. If they are in poor health, they cannot be safely vaccinated. But, if they...
by Sandra | Jun 21, 2013 | Health, Pet Safety
Hot weather spells trouble for dogs. Because they can’t release heat by sweating the way humans do, heat and humidity can raise canine body temperatures to dangerous levels. Heatstroke kills, and heat stress (a less severe condition) can take a serious toll on a dog’s...