by John Hergenrether | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog |
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...
by John Hergenrether | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog |
Our world is changing before our eyes. Animals are filling a larger role in our lives. In many cases they travel wherever we go. They share our lives and we care for them as family members. As I am fond of saying, “In the last 30 years they have moved out of the...
by John Hergenrether | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog |
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...
by John Hergenrether | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog |
After being around this profession for 30 years I have learned a few very simple truths about our companions. Fact 1 – They cannot speak to us to tell us when there is a problem. Often they wait far into the course of a disease before they demonstrate any signs of a...
by John Hergenrether | Feb 18, 2018 | Blog |
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?...
by ChamberData | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog |
Caring for your loved friend is a team effort. We may only get to see your friend twice a year during their wellness checkups or when something is wrong. You are the primary caretaker of your loved one, so we will do our best to educate you, so you know how to best...
