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Do you know what heartworm prevention really is?
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.
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...
Check the Chip Day – August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017 is National Check the Chip Day. This event has been created to focus on the importance of microchipping your pet and registering the microchip. Microchips don’t replace a tag and collar, but they can make all the difference when it comes to getting your pet back.
Beating the Heat: Protect your Pet in the Summer
The heat and humidity are here for the next few months! As you know when the thermometer reads 78 degrees, it just might feel like 92! Why is that? Temperature is multiplied by humidity creating what is called the heat index! How can this affect your pet?
BREAKING NEWS – CANINE INFLUENZA OUTBREAK.
Recently at a well-traveled dog show facility there was an outbreak of the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) in the Southeast. The confirmed cases have been documented from Florida to Virginia, with the potential of coming even farther north.
More Purr, Less Panic
Did you know August 22 is “Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” So why am I telling you about this in June? Many cat owners panic at the thought of wrestling with their cat to get them in the carrier. Then the howling and possible soiling of the carrier during the car ride....
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...
Why Preventive Health Care is Important for Cats
Remember the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Those words directly relate to the healthcare of our cats. Avoiding illness is always better than treating it, so let’s explore ways to “prevent” rather than “cure”. Healthy Guidelines Since...