Patient Spotlight: "Ichi" – A War Veteranā€™s Best Companion

Patient Spotlight: "Ichi" – A War Veteranā€™s Best Companion

  Ichi (pronounced EE-Chee), which means ā€œoneā€ in Japanese, is a one-and-a-half-year-old Doberman that is in training to be a PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) service dog. His owner, Mike, served six years as a Sniper in the IFO, Iraqi Freedom Operation, after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. Ichi is being trained to work by Mikeā€™s side […]

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Heartworm Disease

10 Things You Didn't Know About Heartworm Disease

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Keeping Cool – In A Fur Suit!

Keeping Cool – In A Fur Suit!

Ā Ā Ā  When the sun starts shining and the air gets warmer we are all eager to take our activities outdoors. Often times this means taking our best friends and companions along with us. While fur coats are great for the winterĀ time and subzero temperatures, they are not built for heat and humidity. Our pets keep […]

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No Sparklers for Sparky

No Sparklers for Sparky

Ā The 4th of July is a time to prepare the barbecue and Oooh and Aaah at the ā€œrocketsā€™ red glareā€. While this holiday may be one of our favorites, it can be a very dangerous or stressful time for our pets. It is important to consider how our pets may react during the 4th of […]

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4 Paws for Mikala

4 Paws for Mikala

We are so EXCITED to announce that through your generous donations and our matching funds the money has been raised for Mikala to receive her service dog through 4 Paws for Ability!!!! Our clients, Dupont Veterinary Clinic and many other caring groups andĀ people have helped Mikala and her family reach theĀ goal of over $13,000 necessary […]

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Cat spay – frequently asked questions

Cat spay – frequently asked questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long will the procedure take?Ā From the time your cat is anesthetized until she is recovered the timeĀ involved may be approximately 45 minutes, although this may vary. Ā  Is pre-anesthetic blood work really necessary?Ā Yes. Ā Pre-anesthetic blood work is used to find the “1 in 50” cats that might have an unforeseen health […]

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No kittens? Advantages of spaying.

No kittens? Advantages of spaying.

What are the advantages of spaying my cat? 1) Prevention of unwanted litters of kittens 2) Avoid annoying behavior of a cat in heat 3) Prevention of health problems later in life The main reason to consider spaying your cat is due to unwanted litters of kittens. Ā The average fertile cat produces 1 to 2 […]

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What is a Cat Spay?

What is a Cat Spay?

What is a Cat Spay? A cat spay is technically an ovariohysterectomy of a female cat. Ā The uterus and ovaries are surgically removed resulting in the inability of a cat to reproduce. Ā A spay, while notĀ an especially long, difficult, surgical procedure, is still a major abdominal surgery. What are the steps involved in a cat […]

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What is Rabies?

What is Rabies?

What is Rabies? Rabies is an acute viral infection that is invariably fatal. It affects all warm-blooded animals including dogs and cats. The disease is almost always caused by the bite of an infected animal that has rabies virus in its saliva. What are the signs of Rabies? Once the rabies virus inters the body, […]

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