Arthritis - an Easy Thing to Miss
Betty L. Myers, DVM
We all have our image of an older dog or cat lying around, snoozing in the sun. They are not as active as they once were, they love sleeping by the woodstove, and they have some difficulty getting up once they have been napping...... |
At-Home Formulary
Kim S. Cole, DVM
These forumals will help you in dealing with your small animal companion at home...... |
Canine Influenza
Betty L. Myers, DVM
This fall we received a number of questions concerning the public announcements and outbreaks of a newly identified dog disease, Canine Influenza. We would like to share the information that we now have about this disease with you...... |
Common Urinary Problems in the Dog and Cat
Kimberly S. Cole, DVM
Urinary problems in the dog and cat are quite common. Signs that your animal may have a urinary problem include urinating in strange places (such as the sink or kitchen floor), frequent urination (peeing small amounts in short periods of time), suddenly..... |
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Betty L. Myers, DVM
Knees --- we all have them. We walk on them, kneel on them, lift with them rather than with our backs. Our animal companions have knees as well; it’s the joint at the top of the rear leg where the leg leaves the body. They have a kneecap there just like..... |
The Holidays & Your Pets
Betty L. Myers, DVM
As the leaves are again changing colors and about to fall, it is hard to believe that the holidays are soon to be upon us. For many of us, this is a busy and joyous time of year, filled with friends, family, decorations and food...... |
How Important Are Those Teeth?
Betty L. Myers, DVM
Our small animal companions share our homes and our lives. We feed them, make sure they have regular veterinary care, play with them, and treat them like members of our families. We all want them to be happy and healthy, and to make sure they have the bes..... |
Is It an Emergency?
Kim S. Cole, DVM
It might be helpful for you to know what injuries or symptoms can wait until our office reopens, and what injuries or diseases need to be treated immediately...... |
Lyme Disease & You
Betty L. Myers, DVM
Lyme disease is carried by the Ixodes tick and can infect deer, horses, dogs, other animals and people. The Ixodes tick is very active in the fall and early winter, and often transmits Lyme disease during this time period...... |
Recommendations for Whelping Bitches
Kimberly S. Cole, DVM
Nutrition: We recommend that bitches in whelp be fed a commercial brand dog food for the first half of the pregnancy. About three weeks prior to whelping, we suggest switching to a puppy food formula. No vitamins or calcium supplements are needed unless y..... |
Routine Medical Testing Recommendations
Kim Cole DVM
This article gives you recommendations for medical testing of your small animal companion...... |
Special Holiday Tips
Kimberly S. Cole, DVM
The holidays can create special dangers for your pets.Here are a few tips to help keepyour pets safe during this special time of year:..... |
Which vaccinations are important and how often they need to be administered
Betty L. Myers, DVM
I hope this article will help explain why vaccinations are so important. The first and most important vaccine that is required by state law is Rabies. The Rabies vaccine is given to puppies and kittens at 12 weeks of age and one year of age...... |
Why Veterinary Dentistry?
Kimberly S. Cole, DVM
Dogs are diagnosed with dental disease more than any other infection. Most periodontal infections begin simply as plaque which is composed of bacteria, salivary proteins and food debris...... |
