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• 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. 03, 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: Aug. 09, 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

• posted: Dec. 21, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• cats,  dogs,  at home,  anxiety,  tips and tricks

How is COVID-19 affecting your dog? Due to the Shelter-in-Place orders issued around the country, many people began spending much more time at home. Working from home, having food and groceries Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• dog,  cat,  Anal glands,  scooting,  bottom,  stinky,  smell,  licking

What is the squeeze on Anal Glands? When you hear the word anal gland or anal sac… I don’t think that your first thought is the organs and glands located at Read More

• posted: Aug. 24, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• diabetes,  kidney disease,  feline,  senior cats,  bloodwork

My Doctor Suggested Lab Work for My Senior Cat, Do I really need to do that? It is okay to wonder why your veterinarian recommended the lab work for your aging Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Aging Dogs,  Canine Cognitive Dysfunction,  Alzheimers,  Foggy Brain

Overview: Dog Dementia, or canine cognitive disorder/dysfunction. While similar to Alzheimer’s, they are not the same. It impacts dogs later in life and comes on slowly. With age, the body, as Read More