EMERGENCY PLANNING

Having a pet is a great responsibility, both financially and emotionally. Just as many families have emergency evacuation plans  We are getting close to hurricane season-what would you do if there was an alert from the National Weather Bureau? If you needed to...

Say Cheese!

Statistics show that 70-85% of all companion pets over the age of 3 have periodontal disease.We encourage every person with a new puppy or kitten to learn to brush their teeth. If pets are started at an early age, most become accustomed to it. Otherwise, many people...

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...

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...