FLEAS | Why Fall Means Fleas

FLEAS | Why Fall Means Fleas

With cooler weather a lot of people mistakenly think that it is ok to stop using flea and tick prevention. Even with the cooler weather fleas are still very active and we are seeing an uptick in flea infestations right now. This can be a tricky problem and for the...
FEAR FREE | Why this Practice and Certification is SO Important

FEAR FREE | Why this Practice and Certification is SO Important

My first job in veterinary medicine was as an assistant. In the clinic, I worked at getting all the procedures the pet came in for was the priority. I remember one time an owner asked us to trim his 160lb Mastiff’s nails. Didn’t think twice about it. This particular...
FROM THE TRENCHES | Summer Heat

FROM THE TRENCHES | Summer Heat

We are barely into summer and tragedy has already struck! I was seeing scheduled appointments when I get a call that a dog was broken out of a parked car, was non-responsive, and the family will be in as soon as possible. The staff jumps into action prepping for what...
The WHAT? | The Cranial Cruciate Ligament

The WHAT? | The Cranial Cruciate Ligament

A few times a week, I encounter a dog that has been lame for a while and is not getting any better. The most common cause is a tear of one of the ligaments in the knee (the cranial and caudal cruciate ligaments). These ligaments allow forward and backward movement of...