by clinicadmin | Feb 4, 2013 | Fun Facts
It is believed that cats were first domesticated over 4000 years ago in Egypt. Statues of cats were placed outside peoples’ homes to ward off evil spirits. The Egyptians passed laws making the killing of a cat, either intentionally or accidentally, a crime...
by clinicadmin | Jan 28, 2013 | Medicine, Things You Should Know
Despite last week’s temperatures in the single digits, my niece removed 3 ticks from her 5# Yorkie. We are still seeing patients coming in with fleas. This shows why it is so important to keep up with flea and tick control year round. The cold weather does not...
by clinicadmin | Jan 25, 2013 | Fun Facts, Uncategorized
Did you know that a litter of puppies can have more than 1 sire (father)? That is one reason why not all puppies from a litter look alike. Sometimes genetics is the sole determining factor in what we see. On the other hand, male sperm can live up to a week in the...
by clinicadmin | Jan 25, 2013 | Things You Should Know
Year round exercise is great for dogs, but there are some things to keep in mind. If it is too cold for you to be outside, chances are your dog shouldn’t be out for extended periods of time, either. Road salt is not only brutal for the environment, it’s...
by clinicadmin | Jan 25, 2013 | Medicine, Uncategorized
Clients frequently complain about their pet’s bad breath-let’s take a look at a few possible explanations: Unless we do it for them, dogs and cats don’t brush their teeth, allowing for bacteria to build up in their mouths. You know what it feels like...
