Medical or Behavioral-What’s the Real Problem?
It’s a sad fact that too many pets end up in animal shelters or humane societies. Many are turned over due to what the owner reports as “behavior issues”. These can range from a cat that isn’t using its litter…
Heat Stroke-Don’t Let Your Pet Be a Victim
While temperatures so far this spring have been fairly mild, we’ve already had our first case of heat stroke at our hospital. While heat stroke (where the body’s temperature becomes severely elevated) is more commonly seen in the summer when…
Thanks to everyone who turned out today for our dog walk at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve in Troy. We had great weather and a good turn out. It was fun to see all the different dogs, some in costumes, and…
Lasers-Not Just for Science Fiction
When we think of lasers, many tend to think of spaceships and people shooting at each other with futuristic guns. Did you know that lasers are now commonly used in human and veterinary medicine? We use lasers two different ways…
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Every year the AKC releases its rankings on dog breeds based on the number of registered dogs in each breed, and for the past 21 years that breed has been the Labrador retriever. What makes Labradors so popular? According to…
This month in our Getting to Know You series I’d like to introduce one of our receptionists, Rachel. Many of you have already seen Rachel’s smiling face while visiting our hospital. Rachel has worked at our reception desk for the…
Most people have dealt with allergies or know someone who has. We think of itchy eyes, runny noses and coughing. But did you know that your pet can have allergies as well? Finding out what your pet is allergic to…
It’s very common at modern zoos to have enrichment programs for the animals that live there. These programs are ways to enhance the lives of the animals and give them much needed exercise and mental stimulation. It’s not only zoo…
We recently had a small dog in the hospital that had been attacked by a much larger dog. Sadly this is not that uncommon of a case for us to see, especially as the weather warms and more people are…