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Every year around this time pet owners are warned about toxic foods and holiday hazards. And while itâs important to know what to avoid, I think weâre missing something bigger: the joy of actually including our pets in the celebrations. So this year, letâs flip the script. Instead of focusing on what your dog or […]
âThe case I just described perfectly illustrates the fundamental flaw in electric fence technology. Dogs experiencing high arousalâwhether from prey drive, excitement, or fearâcan completely override their conditioned response to the electric stimulation.â
While conditioning methods are effective with puppies and some dogs, they can fall short when addressing behaviors common among adolescent or adopted dogs, and behaviors associated with anxiety and aggression. This does not mean that conditioning methods are, unto themselves, wrong, but, rather, that they have limitations, as do all methods! It is important to […]
When is the Right Time? âAs with all medical decisions, there is no single âright answerâ for every animal.â Dr. Ariella Samson, DVM Pediatric (or âearly-ageâ) spay/neuter refers to spaying or neutering a puppy or kitten very young â typically around 6â16 weeks old, well before the usual 5â6 month age. In practice […]
Money shot of a litter from Snowbelt Aussies!
Why The Veterinary Technician is So Important and Why You Need to Know! ââŚmost veterinarians will tell you that a trusted technician is worth their weight in gold. â Dr. Ken Fisher, DVM By Dr. Ken Fisher, Dr. Caroline Simard-Swimmer and Howard Swimmer KF: Although there have been recent reports of the US labor market cooling, most veterinary practices continue to […]
In other words as with anything, “BUYER BEWARE!”
ââŚÂ I sit down in every room, regardless of how far behind I am. Every patient knows they’re going to get that experience.â Dr. MaCalus  V. Hogan He has described his house to be a bit of a zoo with three dogs: a bulldog named Tungsten, a miniature Golden Doodle named Bubbles and a miniature Teacup Yorkie […]
âPrice is what you pay.
Value is what you get.â
Warren Buffet
ââŚbut we as veterinarians have to be everything. As far as medicine goes, we have to be a radiologist, a dermatologist, an allergist, orthopedic person. We have to be able to interpret blood work. We have to be able to deal directly with people and just deal with their emotional needs. So we have to […]
