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Let’s Talk Ticks
If you read our previous blog, “Let’s Talk Fleas”, you will know that controlling fleas with a reliable flea medication (that is used year round) is crucial to keeping these pesky bugs out of your house. So let’s talk ticks… Shouldn’t a…
Let’s Talk Fleas
Warm weather is definitely upon us and so are all of the bugs. Did you know that the parasites that affect our pets have been active for months now? That’s right! We have been seeing fleas, ticks and heartworm disease…
We Are Back!
I can not believe that it has been so long since our last post. Time sure does fly when you are taking care of patients…but we are back! We have a lot of exciting things coming up such as some…
Blog: Animals in the Military
When it comes to animals being used in the military, there are quite a few different species of animals that have been enlisted. Dogs, pigs, horses, camels, elephants, chickens, turkeys, pigeons, rats, dolphins, and sea lions are just a few of the many…
Blog: Black Cats, Bats and Halloween
Halloween is a time of costumes, trick-or-treating, and candy. If you have you ever wondered about the history of jack-o-lanterns and witches or wondered what black cats, bats, and spiders have to do with Halloween, read on to find out more. Halloween originally…
Blog: The Dangers of an Internet Diagnosis
The internet can be a wonderful and amazing place. Where else can you search for answers, catch up with friends, and find endless hours of entertainment all from the comfort of your couch? While I am incredibly grateful for all that…
Blog: The Veterinary Team
In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, I have been doing a lot of reflecting on the veterinary team and how crucial each member is to the care of a pet. Unless you have worked in a veterinary practice or…
Blog: Is My Pet Painful?
Animals, just like people, feel pain. Although certain conditions and illnesses can be incredibly painful, it is still very difficult for some people to realize when their pet is experiencing pain. This is not because the Pet Parent does not care about…
Blog: What is That Smell?
If you are a Pet Parent, you are probably no stranger to weird, and sometimes unpleasant, odors coming from your pet. Pets can find all sorts of things to get into and sometimes the sources of odors are surprising. There…
Blog: How to Remove a Tick
The weather is finally cooling off and people and their pets are venturing outdoors more. Despite the cooler weather, pesky parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are abundant. On a side note, these parasites can remain active throughout much of the year…