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What is Veterinary Acupuncture?

What is Veterinary Acupuncture?

Dogs

As a pet parent, it is only natural to obsess over your dog's health and seek out the most effective and appropriate care for it. Sometimes during the search for exceptional care, you may come across treatments, procedures, or styles of veterinary care that you aren't familiar with—and veterinary acupuncture is likely one of the...

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Discovering Heartworm Disease in Dogs

Discovering Heartworm Disease in Dogs

Dogs

Heartworm. It's more than just a buzzword you hear at your vet's office; it's a condition that could impact your dog's health and happiness for the rest of their lives. Every dog, from the tiniest Chihuahua to the towering Great Dane, is at risk of heartworm disease. Geography plays a role, with areas having high mosquito popula...

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A Veterinarian’s Breakdown of Cat Heartworm

A Veterinarian’s Breakdown of Cat Heartworm

Cats

As veterinarians, we see a wide range of health concerns in our feline friends. One potential threat often overlooked by cat owners is heartworm disease. While less common in cats than dogs, heartworm infection still poses a serious health risk. Understanding the prevalence of this disease in cats, along with the importance of p...

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Understanding Blood Work & Lab Tests for Cats

Understanding Blood Work & Lab Tests for Cats

Cats

As cat lovers, we know that our feline friends often keep their ailments a secret. That's why understanding what goes on in their little bodies is crucial for their wellbeing. From the importance of baseline blood work in young kittens to the nuances of interpreting results in senior cats, these tests can be a window into your k...

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Pet Sitting Emergency: Be Prepared, Ready & Safe

Pet Sitting Emergency: Be Prepared, Ready & Safe

Dogs

Every pet owner will need a pet sitter at some point, whether they’re vacationing at a resort that isn’t pet-friendly or need to travel for work and can’t be distracted by their pet. In observance of Pet Sitter Safety Month throughout May, we’re diving into best practices for pet sitters to ensure they’re prepared and that the ...

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Cushing’s Disease In Dogs

Cushing’s Disease In Dogs

Dogs

What Is Cushing’s Disease In Dogs? Cushing's, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is a disease that occurs most commonly in dogs when their adrenal glands produce too much cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that is released under stressful events. Cortisol is needed for normal bodily function, but when too much cortisol is produce...

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Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease

Dogs

If you were to meet Howie with his cute bow tie and his wagging tail, you would never know that one fateful day last spring his mother thought he was on death’s doorstep. When Howie arrived at my clinic he was painful to the touch, had a high fever, had no appetite, and was very lethargic. He had no desire to walk around and we ...

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