by clinicadmin | Feb 12, 2013 | Latest News, Things You Should Know
We are carrying a new flea and tick product, “Seresto.” Seresto is a collar that provides 8 month flea and tick control. It has sustained released technology, killing fleas on dogs or cats within 24 hours. It repels ticks, reducing the risk of tick born...
by clinicadmin | Feb 8, 2013 | Fun Facts, Things You Should Know
Congratulations to Avalon’s Spring Cove Simon Eyes, AKA Dr Nelson’s beloved Simon Shoestring. As a 6 month old puppy, Simon got a 5 Point major at the Norfolk National Specialty. For those of us not embedded in the dog world, THAT’S A BIG...
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 | 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 16, 2013 | Latest News, Things You Should Know
Recent events in North Kingstown prove that even “inside” animals can be exposed to potentially rabid wildlife. If you didn’t see the news, a group of children were playing football outside when they were attacked by a raccoon. The raccoon chased the...
by clinicadmin | Jan 15, 2013 | Medicine, Things You Should Know
We all know how curious cats and dogs are -we just don’t realize how dangerous our pockets and purses can be. Some things to think about: Inhalers: If an inhaler is punctured, depending on the type, the contents can cause a rise in blood pressure, heart...
