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Common Signs of Pain in Dogs & Cats
What if you couldn’t tell your doctor that you were in pain? Animals suffer from pain just like we do. Pain comes in many forms: surgical pain, arthritis and cancer, just to name a few. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down”. Age…
Read MoreRHDV2: An emerging threat for pet and wild rabbits
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) is a highly contagious and fatal disease of rabbits. It was first discovered in China in 1984. Since that time it has moved through Eastern and Western Europe, has been found in Mexico and is currently responsible for isolated outbreaks in some regions of the United States. It was introduced…
Read MoreHey…. Got Hay?
The importance of dietary management of rabbits cannot be overemphasized. Rabbits have a unique digestive tract which requires copious amounts of appropriate longstem fiber, limited commercial pellets, and fresh greens. This is best provided in the form of grass hay – namely timothy, orchard grass or oat hay. Substituting hay with hay cubes is not…
Read MoreThe Story of Three Little Pigs
Meet Wilbur, Charlotte and Max. Wilbur and Charlotte were rescued when their previous family experienced the unfortunate loss of their home and could no longer keep them. I took them in and have come to love their quirky personalities. Wilbur loves to be scratched. He will lie down and soak up the tummy rubs…
Read MoreKeeping Pets Happy During the Summer Months
When the daytime temperatures hover around 90 with high humidity, many dog owners are left wondering how to keep their pets happy and healthy while still providing them with appropriate activities. Let’s start by saying most dogs should not be going for long walks in the middle of the day. Dogs with longer coats and…
Read MoreHelp Your Pup Beat the Heat
Want to help your pup beat the heat this summer? Here are some fun treats you can try to help keep your furry friend cool!
Read MoreCaring for Older Pets
One of the things I love most about my day-to-day practice is seeing geriatric patients. With their sweet eyes, and deep bond with their owners, it is hard not to love what I do. Senior pets generally present to my practice for acupuncture, supplements, and diet recommendations. Other senior animals come for regular well checks,…
Read MoreWhat Causes Seizures in Dogs and Cats?
Seizures, or epilepsy, in dogs and cats is a neurological disorder. Seizures can occur for many different reasons. A seizure occurs when the cerebral cortex functions in an abnormal way. Seizures can be caused by extracranial reasons (due to reasons outside of the brain) or intracranial reasons (due to reasons inside of the brain). EXTRACRANIAL…
Read MorePost Surgical Care for Your Pet
Whether your pet has had a laceration repair, abdominal surgery or a fracture repair, it is extremely important to follow post surgical instructions given to you by your veterinarian. The most common post surgical complications in my practice are licking and chewing incision causing infection and in worst case dehiscence of the surgical procedure. Additional…
Read MoreWhat is Veterinary Medical Manipulation and How Can it Help Your Pet?
What is Veterinary Medical Manipulation? Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) is similar to a chiropractic adjustment performed by a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in humans. It is a mode of therapy that involves the manipulation and adjustment of the spine and other joints in animals and is performed by a trained and certified Doctor of Veterinary…
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