Heartworms – the Silent Killer

I want to address some of the misconceptions that I deal with every day. -“I only give heartworm prevention during the summer months.” -“It’s so hard to remember to give that prevention once a month, I forget to give it sometimes.” -“My dog doesn’t get bit by...

Foul breath or deadly disease?

Dental disease is a very common and a preventable disease diagnosed on a daily basis in our practice. Dental disease starts with bacteria that live in the mouth of your pet. No, your pet’s mouth is not cleaner than yours. Yes it is a bad idea to let them lick you on...

Why the Semi-Annual Exam?

Didn’t we used to only bring our pet to the vet yearly for a rabies vaccination? I have been around animals for most of my life. I grew up in a house where dogs were kept outdoors, and they came inside only when the weather was poor. What did those animal feel?...