Why Microchip? Each year thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by shelters and humane societies across North America. Some of these animals never make it home because they can’t be identified. Microchipping offers pet owners the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the [Read More...]
We offer microchip identification for your pets.
Cats, Dogs, Pet Care, What's New
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May 102012
APRIL IS HEARTWORM AWARENESS
Dogs, What's New
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Apr 052012
Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease is frequently diagnosed in our clinic. Prevention is key to eliminate the chance of your pet contracting them. A small blood sample and a few minutes is all that is needed to check your pet for heartworms. Please call our office to see if your pet is heartworm free and get [Read More...]
Functions of Digging Digging with the front paws is normal behavior in both cats and dogs. It is seen during play in kittens and in puppies who are exploring the texture of surfaces in their environment. Cats and some dogs exhibit digging just before and after elimination of urine or stool. Cats vary in the [Read More...]
Oct 182011
General Information A ligament consists of tough, fibrous tissue connecting two bones. In the knee, rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament allows the femur (thigh bone) to slide back and forth over the tibia (shinbone). The rupture first causes pain, then abnormal wear and tear of the joint, leading to arthritis. This sequence of events [Read More...]
Oct 182011
General Information Mammary tumors are the most common tumor in female dogs. Malignant (cancerous) or benign (non‑cancerous) tumors can occur. The cause of these tumors is unknown, but there is a hormonal influence on tumor development and rate of growth. Treatments for mammary tumors include surgery, irradiation, and chemotherapy. The type of treatment used is [Read More...]
Oct 182011
General Information Roundworms and hookworms are common intestinal parasites of puppies and kittens. Puppies and kittens are often held and cuddled by young children who, like our pets, seem to be oblivious to good hygiene. Children do not wash their hands when they should. They pick things up and put them in their mouths. They [Read More...]
General Information Pyometra. is a severe bacterial infection with accumulation of pus in the uterus. Although it often occurs in middle-aged or older females that have never had puppies, younger dogs are sometimes affected. The condition most commonly develops a few weeks after a heat period. Pyometra. results from hormonal influences that decrease the normal [Read More...]
