by clinicadmin | Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Our lives are so fast paced and hectic these days, that we sometimes don’t realize our pets are subject to stress also. Long work days, little human interaction, and frequent comings and goings often leave the pets in the house as the “low man on the totem...
by clinicadmin | Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
In the fall of 2012, the Companion Animal Parasite Council(CAPC) issued their Parasite Forecast for Lyme disease. Along with the Centers for Disease Control, CAPC predicts more cases of Lyme disease being diagnosed than ever before. The cold, stormy Rhode Island...
by clinicadmin | Feb 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
There was an interesting article in the Providence Journal this past Sunday. The commentary was drafted by Alisa Mullins, a writer for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Although PETA sometimes has very polarizing opinions, this article provided food...
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 | 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...
