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Why Wellness Visits for Your Pet?

Care & Wellness, Nutrition, Pet, Puppies, Vaccinations

By: Dr. Leslie Carr A friend of mine was visiting me yesterday. She was deeply concerned about the love of her life, her 14-year-old Border Collie. Jaime’s brain is still very active, but the body is breaking down. This turned into a discussion of how long our pets...

Thunderstorms….Is your pet afraid?

Behavior, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Medications, Pet

Why You Shouldn’t Use Acepromazine (“Ace”) For Fearful Pets By: Dr. Kelly Stern Many pets are fearful and anxious when it comes to things like vet visits, nail trims, car rides, thunderstorms and fireworks. They show this by exhibiting behavior such as: excessive...

Spring has Sprung but so has Pet Allergies

Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Parasites, Pet

By Dr. Lindsay Laird It’s that time of year again the flowers are blooming, the weather is warmer , people are sneezing, and pets are itching. Spring is definitely here and unfortunately that means allergy season has arrived as well. In people, seasonal...

Happy National Train Your Dog Month

Behavior, Care & Wellness, Dogs, Puppies

By Dr. Lindsay Laird Happy National Train Your Dog Month! Not aware that January is National Train Your Dog Month? It was started in 2010 to raise awareness about the importance of training and socialization for a pet’s well-being. It makes sense for it to be the...

Do you know what heartworm prevention really is?

Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Infectious Diseases, Parasites

By: Dr. Leslie Carr Every year I get the questions: “Do I need to keep my dog on Heartworm prevention through the winter?” “Do I need to keep my older dog on heartworm prevention?” “Does my cat need to be treated?” The short answer is yes. And, there are many reasons...

Ouch! That hurts. Pain in our pets.

Acupuncture, Alternative Therapies, Behavior, Care & Wellness, Chiropractic, Pet

By: Dr. Leslie Carr I recently attended a veterinary educational conference that focused on pain management in cats and dogs. There are many new studies completed and pending that support the benefits of managing pain in our pets. Chronic Pain Management in human...