Archive for October, 2008

Spooked Dogs and Scared-y Cats

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Not all Pets show the same signs when they are afraid. Knowing when your Pet is fearful can be important in helping to keep them and other Pets and people safe. A stranger’s cat or dog might act very differently than your own in a situation where they feel frightened so it is helpful [...]

Answering Questions about Spaying and Neutering

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

If you are one of the many Pet owners questioning what it means to spay, neuter or ‘fix’ your Pet, you are not alone. The Humane Society provides some helpful information about Pet spaying and neutering to dispel many myths that exist. We figured we’d help shed some light on the subject.
A Spay (ovariohysterectomy) [...]

Chronic Pain is Difficult to Live With

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Some of us have a Pet who is missing out on fun activities because they suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is a difficult thing for both Pets and people to live with. Today, Pets experiencing chronic pain, often related to arthritis, can get help.
If your Pet is experiencing arthritis (which is an inflammation [...]

The Squirrel Ladies

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Everyone probably has some interesting stories about how they have met people in their lives. As a veterinarian for over 20 years I have met a lot of people-some, like the squirrel ladies, have a special place in my heart. Here is their story:
After college, I moved back to the same community where my family [...]