Lick, Scratch, Repeat:
Allergy Season for Pets Explained Spring is a season of renewal and rebirth—a time when nature bursts into life with vibrant colors, fragrant blooms, and warmer weather. For me it is the season to dive elbow deep in my flower beds which brings me so much joy but unfortunately also brings on a flare of […]
Lyme not Lime!
Everybody knows somebody- that knows somebody-that has been affected by Lyme disease. The symptoms in humans are plenty: severe headaches, joint pain, muscle aches, heart palpitations, dizziness, and fatigue, to name a few—it can be very debilitating and long-lasting. But what about dogs? Lyme disease in dogs is complex and often misunderstood. While it is […]
I Hate Sticks!
I hate sticks. Or at least I hate seeing a dog running with a stick or chewing on a stick. This behavior is forbidden at our house. Read on and you’ll understand why. During my career as a veterinarian I have seen too many injuries, some gruesome, associated with retrieving and chewing sticks. I have seen a multitude of […]