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Canine Influenza is a rapidly spreading, highly contagious disease The Canine Flu…some people are well aware of it, and some people have never even heard of it. How much do you know? Read more 
Do you want a bird as a family pet? Consider these four factors Birds are amazing animals. They can soar high in the air making flying look effortless. Their beautiful colors range from the baby blue of a parrotlet… Read more 
Should you spay or neuter your pet? 6 Reasons why the answer is YES! When I was growing up, I remember watching The Price is Right game show. At the end of every show, Bob Barker (and now for you younger generations… Read more 
Euthanasia - One Dog Owner Shares Her Story of Loss and Healing Lexus is my 12 1/2-year-old Great Dane mix, and her health has been on the decline over the past year. Lexus isn’t able to go for walks anymore. Her… Read more 
5 Supplies to Keep on Hand for At-home Veterinary Care One thing the Girl Scouts always taught me was, “Be Prepared” (well that, and their cookies are so amazing…but that’s a different blog). As pet… Read more 
Disaster preparedness and pets - make a plan before you need one! Floods. Earthquakes. Fires. Tornadoes. In recent months, these disasters have struck in various parts of the United States. We all think it will never… Read more 
Is this a veterinary emergency or can it wait until morning? You wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of your dog throwing up next to your bed. You are tired and sleepy while you clean up the mess… Read more 
Holistic veterinary care helps pets achieve optimal health “W”holistic medicine focuses on the whole picture of the patient. This picture includes the patient’s general state of health, environmental… Read more 
What are alternatives to surgically declawing my cat? Declaw surgery is not the only way to help stop our cats’ scratching and clawing behaviors. If you are trying to avoid declawing your cat, here are… Read more 
The Top 5 Reasons That Pets Are Good For Your Health! Pets are not only cute and cuddly, but they may actually even be good for your health! Below are the top 5 reasons that your pet could be helping you… Read more 
The Hidden Cost of Heartworm Disease When I was in vet school, I adopted a dog named Brady. He was a brown and black Coonhound mix with the cutest howl you’ve ever heard! Brady was an… Read more In their words
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