‘Tis the season for dogs to get hot spots! What are they exactly? The medical diagnosis is “moist pyoderma.” This loosely translates into “gooey, seriously infected skin”. Gross. And itchy. And painful. People often think hot spots are related to hot weather. While they do seem to occur more in summer, it isn’t the temperature […]
People have suggested I have a “testimonials” page on the website. I initially poo-poo’ed it (is that even a word?) but with people constantly suggesting, am rethinking. OK, so I’m a little slow. So, if you have something you’d like to share, or something you think would work on that kind of page, email me […]
You asked – when is a cat throwing up TOO much? Cats puke. Everyone with cats know this. Particularly after you buy new furniture, clean the carpets, etc. A great question a client recently asked is: how much is too much? Unfortunately, there is no black and white answer (is there ever in this field?). […]
It seems few things can instill panic in a pet owner like the discovery of a new lump or growth. Is it something cancerous that should be removed? Will it go away on its own? Is it benign and can stay? Sure, I can give you an idea based on location, appearance, and feel. Sometimes […]
Many neighborhoods have their own fireworks going on the entire week leading up to the July Fourth holiday. If you happen to live close to a local fireworks show, then it can really get scary! Here’s a few thoughts if you have a pet hiding in the bathroom or under the bed this week: -This […]
I’ll be giving a Powerpoint presentation about the practice tomorrow at the Shiloh-OFallon Chamber of Commerce Business over Breakfast. I’ll touch on all the services we can do inside a persons home, most of which surprise people. It’s quite the list, and I have ten minutes!
Lots of people have asked me about the article floating around Facebook saying you’ll give your dog bloat if you give it ice water. Now a lot of my fellow vet friends and I find ourselves calming people down. No, ice water won’t kill your dog. If that logic held, then dogs would be dying […]
I hear this phrase a lot! People are often surprised when I offer to do something for their pet they didn’t think we could. The response is often: “You can do that!?!” Each newsletter I’ll feature a service we offer that people may not think can be done in their home. This month’s feature is […]
Summer heat likely affects dogs more than cats. Most cats are exclusively indoor and have no idea what all the fuss is about. Dogs go for rides in cars (not saying cats can’t!!), go on walks, play outside, etc. What can you do to help your dog deal with the heat? The best thing you […]
Back from vacation! I have laryngitis from the cold I caught, so cannot answer the phone or change my vacation message. Still, I’m here!