TICKS, YUCK!
Tick season is upon us. Not only are ticks nasty little creatures that suck blood, but they transmit several different diseases. Most people are familiar with Lyme Disease in this area. Dogs get Lyme too. They are also susceptible to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and a whole lot of others that are hard to pronounce. […]
Why Preventive Care is Important for Dogs
Remember the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” Those wise words directly relate to the healthcare of our pets. Avoiding illness is always better than treating it, so let’s explore ways to “prevent” rather than “cure.” How often should my dog see the veterinarian? Since dogs age at a […]
Acupuncture – What You Need to Know
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is the insertion of small needles into specific points and depths on the body to alter the body’s biochemical and physiological properties primarily through stimulation of the central nervous system to cause a desired healing effect. Acupuncture has been used in humans and animals for over 4,000 years to treat many […]
Chiropractic Medicine
The science of Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy – VSMT is based upon using spinal manipulation to restore full and pain-free range of motion to joints. It includes all procedures where the hands are used to mobilize, adjust, stimulate or otherwise influence the spine and surrounding tissues. VSMT focuses on nerves, bones and muscles. The imbalances […]
Frequent Questions About Laser Surgery
Laser Therapy accelerates the body’s natural healing process through photo-bio-modulation. Laser therapy provides tangible benefits to your patients, your clients, and your practice. Laser therapy is effective in treating chronic conditions, acute conditions, and post- surgical pain and inflammation Is laser therapy new? The beneficial effects of laser light on tissue were first recognized almost […]
Dog & Cat Vaccinations, What to Know
Vaccinations help keep your animals healthy and happy. At Arnold Pet Station we follow the American Veterinary Medical Association’s recommended vaccine protocol for this area of the country. Because we are geared to care for your individual pet, we don’t prescribe to the school of blanket health care. We administer vaccines based solely and completely […]
Benefits of Laser Surgery for Pets
Among small animal veterinarians, laser surgery is used for everything from neuters and spays to ocular and dental procedures to treating “hot spots”. Laser Surgery Can Help Most Animals Lasers have been used on virtually every kind of animal, including dogs, cats, birds, horses, ferrets, rabbits, iguanas, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and even monkeys. Lasers Make […]
Understanding CARAT for Dogs – Dr. Carr’s Insight
Dogs are people too. Well, not really. But they do have many of the same personality traits that people do. Yet, we as humans, seem to lump many dog breeds into categories. Such as, all Labradors are friendly. Seeing dogs for who they really are isn’t easy. A woman I know, Suzanne Clothier, has developed […]
When is more too much? – Dr. Carr’s Insight
I recently read an article written by a veterinary cardiology specialist that stated he was relieved when his regular veterinarian agreed to spay his dog without doing preoperative bloodwork. Really? His opinion was that you needed to be screening for SOMETHING. Here at Arnold Pet Station, as in human medicine, we require pre-operative blood work […]
Routine Dental Care
At Arnold Pet Station, we believe strongly in preventative dental care. This includes routine dental cleanings and at home dental care, to offset the possibility of dental or other diseases and discomfort in the future. Grade 1 Dentals Do you get your teeth cleaned every six months at the dentist? Can you tell when […]