Monthly Archives: August 2012

Beware the antifreeze

We had a tragic case this week. A dog, who was allowed access to the garage was intoxicated with antifreeze. The owner was unaware that they had a small radiator leak. Unfortunately, we only discovered the fact when he  presented … Continue reading

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I just fell, let me lick myself

This morning, my youngest cat, Tiger Lily, missed a jump, knocking down a bunch of books and falling to the floor. Then she immediately started to lick herself, like nothing happened. I know that you probably have seen your cat … Continue reading

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An argument to make your pet BARF

Over the last decade, there has been an explosion of pet diets and dietary recommendations: dry diets, canned diets, grainfree diets, pure protein diets, organic diets, home cooked diets, and raw food diets. Experts publish data saying their way the … Continue reading

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The Heat is On

   August has really hit us hard, with massive heat and humidity. With the heat, we need to take extra care of our pets 1) A good rule of thumb is that if you are comfortable, your pet is too. 2) … Continue reading

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Yes, I can ear you

Ear problems are one of the more common issues that we see. Ear infections are painful, can cause chronic changes to the ear canal, and can be costly and difficult to treat. Unfortunately, they frequently recur, which causes significant frustration. … Continue reading

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