What Happens if Your Dog Eats Marijuana

What Happens if Your Dog Eats Marijuana

Toxicities are a frequent cause for concern in veterinary medicine. There is at least one call per day to the office about different things dogs have eaten. Marijuana is the most common street drug ingested in dogs. There are several cannabinoids present in the plant...
What is Canine Parvovirus?

What is Canine Parvovirus?

Parvovirus was first discovered in dogs in 1978 when it cause a global pandemic in months. The virus is now well established worldwide and is probably the single most common infectious disease in dogs that can be fatal. The virus has a fecal-oral transmission but...
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...