May is Arthritis Awareness Month.  Dogs and cats suffer from this painful inflammatory disease, just like humans.  It is important to know that because osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, it cannot be cured, but only controlled.  The pain of arthritis comes from the loss of cartilage which normally acts as a healthy shield, covering [...]

As the weather gets warmer, more of us want to spend time outdoors, this can also mean spending more time outside with our pets.  While we may want to include our four legged companions in all our plans, here are some things to keep in mind. Courtesy of Dr. Eppelsheimer's, Doc Dog Charters Including your [...]

Did you know that annually there are 6 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in dogs, and a similar number in cats in the US alone? Did you also know that the 2018 Nobel Peace prize was awarded to two immunologists ( James Allison and Tasuku Honjo) for 6 new targeted cancer treatments using targeted [...]

Happy National Pet Month, y’all! National Pet Month is a broad topic, as there are all kinds of pets out there. Our pets are quickly becoming bigger parts of our households! The closer the bond we share with our furry friends, the more we may find in common.  For example, you both like to sleep [...]

Happy Earth Day! Ok, so I know it was actually on Monday, but let’s talk about it some more! It is all over the news….climate change, living green, and carbon footprint,  err pawprints, in this case! It is estimated that dogs and cats contribute a quarter of all the agricultural greenhouse gases (approx. 64 million [...]

IT IS NATIONAL PET ID WEEK, EVERYONE! Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will go missing over their lifetime? Without ID, 90% of pets do not come home.  So, what are some ways to help identify your pet, if they go missing?  This blog will give us an opportunity to think about what [...]

Happy spring, everyone! So, the old "April showers" adage is good for rebirth of flora and fauna, but there are also some important things happening this month that tie in to all those flowers and beauty.  April is Heartworm Awareness Month AND Lyme Disease Prevention In Dogs Month, because the organisms that transmit these diseases [...]

Yes, this week is International Scoop The Poop Week!  Some may question the importance of this week.  Aside from being a smelly fly attractant, dog and cat feces can pose a human health risk, and serve as a reservoir for disease and parasite infestation.  Pet waste is considered a Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) which produces [...]

Outreach, community service, and local involvement... Recently, a client asked me if we were involved in any of these activities, and if we could share some information on our participation through our blog. These topics are not discussed frequently in our office, as they have become so integrated into our daily lives here at our [...]

Where is the safest place for your pet? When asking myself this same question, my immediate answer was, "My house, duh." While this response isn't totally false, our houses, which are home to our family members, two- and four-legged alike, are also home to a myriad of hidden hazards. Check out the lists below, and [...]