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• posted: Mar. 23, 2022

"When you hear the word “ultrasound,” you probably think of expectant, or puppies and kittens. But there’s a lot more to this technology than you might expect, and it’s useful Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2022
• Doctor's Notes

Did you know, veterinarians estimate as many as 59% of all pets are obese? There has been an increase in overweight dogs and cats by over 150% over the past 10 years! This Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2022
• Doctor's Notes

For those families adding new pets to the mix from the holidays, we wanted to remind everyone the importance of having an established veterinarian that can perform routine wellness visits. Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

Getting a yearly dental cleaning is an important step in keeping your pet healthy. Did you know 76% of dogs and 68% of cats have dental disease? If left undiagnosed Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

Rehabilitation Therapy uses multiple treatments that are non-invasive to rehabilitate patients to become more mobile and pain free. We are pleased to have Dr. McClain on our team; a certified Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

Did you know that 1 out of every 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime? Losing your pet may seem like something that could never happen to you but Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

Intact (not spayed or neutered) dogs and cats contribute to the homeless pet population each day at alarming rates. As that number grows, so does the number of healthy pets Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

When you think of acupuncture, you might believe it’s only for humans but fortunately, this practice can also be done on pets. Acupuncture is the use of small needles being Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

While we might associate arthritis with aging humans, it’s just as common in dogs and cats. Arthritis can affect about 20% of dogs over the age of 1 and 90% Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

When you think of a senior pet, you might automatically think of a white muzzle and less activity but this doesn’t have to be. Did you know that dogs and Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

Like humans, many pets can develop anxiety. And like humans, it can stem from a number of different causes. Anxiety is manifested with similar physiological signs of fear, but they Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

The Summer months can be extremely uncomfortable and very dangerous for people and pets! It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, but add in thick humidity and June Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2021
• Doctor's Notes

Leptospirosis is one of those words that people hear about when they take their animals to the Veterinarian, but really what is it, and why are we so adamant about Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2021
• Doctor's Notes
• Ferrets,  AMSH Survival Guide,  Ferrets 101

Ferrets; are adorable and those cute little eyes almost get you every time at the pet store. But, do they make good pets? The answer is yes! You just need Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2021
• Doctor's Notes
• Dogs,  Cats,  Dog,  Cat,  Dental Health,  Foul Breath,  Teeth

Got to love opposable thumbs, right? Could you imagine if we could not brush our own teeth… what that would look like? Take a look at your pet’s mouth. Pets Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Cats,  feline,  licking,  health

My cat keeps licking me with its scratchy little tongue… why? Typically, there are two major reasons as to why your cat is grooming you: Affection and the need for social interaction- Cats Read More