Ever wonder what it feels like for a dog helplessly trapped in a hot car? Watch this brief video by Veterinarian Ernie Ward to get an idea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbOcCQ-y3OY Within just 30 minutes, even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside the car climbed to a sweltering 117 degrees. While most of us here...
Vomiting is a common complaint in many of our patients—whether dogs or cats. The list of things that can cause vomiting is endless and it can sometimes be challenging to pinpoint a specific diagnosis. Sometimes the cause of vomiting is obvious. A young dog that got into the garbage, for...
As the temperature drops during the winter months, here are a few cold weather cautions and tips to follow to help keep your pets safe and comfortable:
Rather than a specific case story this month, we thought it might be fun (and informative) to provide you all with a basic overview of your dog or cat’s anatomy.
Did you know that your veterinarian can play an essential role in addressing your pet's behavioral issues? Behavior problems are the most common reason animals lose their home; however, many people do not realize that with the right intervention, most problems can be corrected. Sometimes...
Buddy is a 2 year old chocolate labrador retriever who has a bad habit. He is obsessed with rocks. He loves them so much that he frequently carries them around in his mouth. Unfortunately, he has also been known to swallow them. So it was no surprise when Buddy came in...
This month we wanted to share a story about one of our veterinarian's volunteer experience in Ecuador... where she encountered as many "Featured Cases" in a day as our clinic does in an average week... by Lesley Kovar, DVM Last week, I was down in Ecuador participating in a volunteer trip...
Maggie is a 15 year old Tabby belonging to Dorothy Swenson and family. She was brought in to see Dr. Schaeffer last month for weight loss, more frequent vomiting, and vocalizing more around the house. Her vocalizing was mainly at night and seemed to be somewhat random. Maggie’s owners...
