by clinicadmin | Apr 10, 2013 | Latest News, Medicine, Things You Should Know, Uncategorized
Today’s column is written by Dr. Sarah McElroy: Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection, spread through the urine, which can cause liver and kidney failure in dogs and people.It is carried by many animals, including deer, mice, and other wildlife. Dogs usually...
by clinicadmin | Mar 18, 2013 | Fun Facts, Latest News, Things You Should Know
With Easter right around the corner, we just wanted to remind you that it is NOT a good idea to give a baby bunny or chick as a gift. We know how hard it is to resist, but when thinking about a gift, think about giving a book, or even a trip to a local farm to pet...
by clinicadmin | Mar 15, 2013 | Latest News, Things You Should Know
2010 started out as a bad year. I found myself having emergency surgery at midnight one Saturday, due to a life threatening injury. I sprung myself from the hospital early, yet was dreading my recuperation at home, with a dog and 5 cats to care for. During my second...
by clinicadmin | Mar 7, 2013 | Latest News, Medicine, Things You Should Know
This column was written by our guest columnist, Sarah Sheckels, DVM Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorfei; spread when a tick ingests blood from an infected animal, drops off. then bites a new host; regurgitating blood from the previous...
by clinicadmin | Mar 4, 2013 | Latest News, Things You Should Know
At this time of year, there is very little, if any, ice that is safe to walk on. On Saturday, 2 Pugs walked out on to the ice, and 1 fell through. Pugs are not known for their stamina or their ability to swim. The Pug that fell through had to be rescued by the Warwick...
by clinicadmin | Feb 25, 2013 | Behavior, Things You Should Know
There are lots of myths surrounding babies and pets. Expecting your first child is a very exciting time, but preparations must be made ahead, giving your cat or dog time to adjust to the idea. In a large percentage of American families, the pet was in the house before...
