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Fleas Love Fall
We’ve discussed fleas before, but it’s a topic that never gets old and as fall tends to be when we see a spike in fleas it’s a good time to revisit.
August 2022 Newsletter
With summer travels upon us, many of us are left wondering how best to care for our pets while we’re out of town; whether to bring them along, leave them at home, or to board them - the decision can be hard to make!
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. The first step in knowing if there is a problem is knowing what is normal for your pet.
March 2022 Newsletter
Kicking off the month of March may mean four leaf clovers and green beer to most of us, but it’s also Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month!
Cannabidiol - is it really the greatest thing since sliced bread?
We are frequently asked about CBD, or cannabidiol, particularly in the form of CBD oil, and its various benefits. As this is still…
Safe Disposal of Medicines and Preventing Environmental Contamination
Although still undergoing much research, it is clear that chemical pollutants are impacting the environment, animal health, and…
Preparing for the 4th of July
A good rule of thumb is that your dogs and cats likely don’t want to watch the fireworks with you and should not
How the Opioid Epidemic is Affecting Veterinary Medicine...
The opioid epidemic has been in the new quite a bit recently, and for good reason. While opioid, and other prescription drug abuse, is of significant concern… READ MORE
Online Pet Pharmacies
Online, 3rd party, pet pharmacies such as 1-800-Petmeds, Allivet, and many others, have become very popular over the recent years, and with good reason. They often are able to offer lower prices...
Antibiotic Use in Pets
November 13 - 19 has been declared World Antibiotic Week. While at first glance it might be easy to roll your eyes at this...