Feline Pancreatitis

Feline pancreatitis is one of the most common diseases we see among middle aged and older cats. The following article was written by Sarah Sheckels, DVM. The pancreas is the organ that secretes both insulin for blood sugar regulation and digestive enzymes to begin to...

The siren song

Those of us who are cat owners know how special they are-quirky, cuddly, aloof, acrobatic, puzzling. We are completely devoted and sometimes frustrated by them at the same time. One of the most frequently heard questions is…”Why does my cat wake me up at 2...

Should I Rescue A Senior Dog?

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 companion animals are part of our family for many...

Why do bad things happen to good dogs?

Lyme disease is a very complicated disease. It is rampant in New England and effects both dogs and humans. Sometimes, even though clients try their best, dogs will still test positive for Lyme disease. It is not that their efforts have failed, but Lyme is an...

Why Vaccines Are Important

There are many people who believe vaccines aren’t important; whether for themselves, their children, or pets. The following is an article that explains the importance of keeping your pets current on their vaccines. (Contains graphic material)                    ...

S.A.D.

Ever feel that with the changes of the clock each fall, that life drags a little? It has been proven that as we enter into the darkening days of fall and winter, many of us experience feelings of depression. On a chilly fall day, curling up on the couch with a book,...

War Heroes

 Our canine friends have a long tradition of serving in the military.There is evidence of dogs guarding army camps in the Civil War and continuing through current day in Afghanistan and Iraq. Because their sense of smell is 100,000 times better than ours, they are...