Help! I just realized I am a few days late on my dog’s heartworm preventative? First of all, don’t panic! The answer depends on what is a “few” days? If you have been absolutely faithful on giving it on a precise schedule the same day every month since your last heartworm test, and you are…
Back in July of 2018, the Food and Drug Administration or the FDA started a study into dog food that could be the cause of health problems for our fur babies. Unfortunately, it has been almost a year, and the investigation is still ongoing. According to Doctor Maureen Ward of the Harrisonburg Animal Hospital, the…
Summer is in full swing and, here in the Midwest, we have had our fill of rain. With all that moisture and now heat our bug life is blooming too. This means that fleas and ticks are breeding like crazy then looking to hunt down a blood meal from another animal: your pets! It is…
Yikes! You thought your dog was doing so well with housebreaking. There hadn’t been an accident in as long as you can remember but this week is a bit of a mess. Maybe you were relieved that your puppy had finally mastered holding it through the night after months of steady encouragement and middle-of-the-night bathroom…
There are few vets out there who have not had a client or friend ask them if they should use medicinal cannabis, e.g., cannabis oil for pets, to help their beloved companion animal with a problem. ? Why Talking About Cannabis Oil Makes Vets Uncomfortable This may cause the veterinarian to become a little uncomfortable.…
Hey, I don’t mean to bother you but my kids saw the dog eat a grape off the floor. “What should I do” Do I really need to take him into the emergency clinic? Will he be OK? The Pet Ingestion Problem When I hear my phone buzzing with a text in the late evening,…
Hey Siri, find the best veterinarian near me! There are frequently so many great options when looking for a vet clinic. So, how is a dedicated pet parent to choose? The Basics of Finding a Local Veterinarian After a quick online search for nearby possibilities, start with the basics. The location and hours. Think about…
