Be aware

A recent New York Times article points out the prevalance of a parasite that can cause a multitude of issues in people. Toxocara Canis and Toxocara Cati are shed by infected animals through their feces. They can be very prevalent in playgrounds and other areas that...

April Showers

This piece was written by one of our technicians, Amy. It is a very emotional piece, so be prepared. They say April showers bring May flowers, and gardens seem to be in full bloom. It feels that spring has finally sprung. And while things seem to be on the upswing,...

Is My Pet Overweight?

The following was written by Robin, one of our technicians.   Since working with Dr Nelson, I have developed an interest in weight management in pets and educating owners with feeding suggestions. Previously, I had never associated being overweight with decreased...

Killer or Friend?

This post was written by our technician Lea   What is your first thought/feeling when you hear the word “Pit bull”? Is it fear? Compassion? Hide the kids? Don’t worry-you’re not the only one. Many people cross the street to avoid coming in...

Why You Are Important

We asked Barbara to write about one of the highlights of her job- client care. Client Care is, by definition, “The support you offer your clients that helps them have an easy and enjoyable experience.” It is an important part of the promise we make to our...

Should I Foster a Senior Dog?

The following post was written by Whitney. When I was asked to write this, the topic seemed simple enough – Why do you rescue senior dogs? As I thought about it I realized that the answer was difficult to put into words. After all, for the majority of folks our...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Having a pet is a great responsibility, both financially and emotionally. Just as many families have emergency evacuation plans  We are getting close to hurricane season-what would you do if there was an alert from the National Weather Bureau? If you needed to...

Say Cheese!

Statistics show that 70-85% of all companion pets over the age of 3 have periodontal disease.We encourage every person with a new puppy or kitten to learn to brush their teeth. If pets are started at an early age, most become accustomed to it. Otherwise, many people...