Dental disease is one of the most common issues we treat in veterinary medicine. Without appropriate dental care every cat and dog will develop plaque, gingivitis, and sometimes periodontal disease as they get older. What is Dental Plaque? It is the hard calculus that...
Photo by Bryan Padron on Unsplash What are the anal glands and where are they located? Anal glands are two scent glands located near the anus of many mammals. If you sit behind your dog, and stare at their back end, they will be located around the 4 o’clock and 8...
Our pets do some stupid things sometimes. My Labrador loves to catch flies, but he doesn’t know the difference from a fly and a bee. And sometimes our pets ingests things that are incredibly dangerous. Before I start the list I would like for you to write down the...
As a general practitioner at a busy small animal clinic I am frequently asked for advice on how to improve the quality of life for my pets and owners. I see all types of medical issues and over the years I have become familiar with a few products that have impressed...
Diarrhea in our pets can be both a nuisance for you and a potentially serious issue for your pets. Severe cases can result in weight loss and dehydration. And while I won’t be all inclusive I wanted to discuss some of the most common causes for diarrhea, when it...
Are you wanting to know a little bit more about that lepto vaccine and why your vet recommended it? Lepto, short for leptospirosis, is a type of bacteria that can cause a severe infection in dogs. It’s called a spirochete bacteria, which means it has a spiral...
I'm a mother to two girls and a small animal veterinarian with over 10 years of experience. This blog is about my experience as a veterinarian and working mom.
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