The Scoop on Your Pet’s Poop
Blog by Dr. Cindy Carter Get excited people! Today we’re gonna be talking about the creepy crawlies that could be lurking in your pet’s poop. You might want to put that taco or cup of cold brew down for a
Canine Parvovirus
Blog by Dr. Jena Webb Canine parvovirus, aka Parvo, is a highly contagious virus that most commonly attacks the lining of the gastrointestinal tract in our canine friends. While all dogs are susceptible to contracting the virus, it is most
Cold Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Freakin’ Lasers? Blog by Jeanette Buehler Hey there, it is Jeanette, your friendly Veterinary Technician here to talk about lasers – Cold Laser Therapy that is. If you’ve brought your four-legged baby in for anything from a rash to arthritis
Itches Love Scratches
Blog by Dr. Jamie Senthirajah Pruritis (itching) is a natural response to a stimulus (i.e. allergen). The top three causes of pruritis in dogs are flea allergy dermatitis, environmental allergies, and food allergies. But what truly causes that itch?? As
Rertrovirus Part 2: FeLV- the Retrovirus of the LOVING CAT
Blog by Dr. Cindy Carter Welcome back to class! This week we’re going to go over another viral disease which has some similarities and differences from FIV… What is Feline Leukemia Virus? Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), similarly to FIV, causes
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) – “Cats Gone Viral!”
Blog by Dr. Cindy Carter Good morning, class!! Today (and next time) we’re going to talk about Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV), two diseases that we can encounter in our feline friends, especially those that live outdoors.
Corneal Ulcers
Blog by Dr. Jamie Senthirajah Overview The cornea is the outer layer of the eye that consists of many sub-layers which provides a barrier to protect the eye and aids in vision. Despite the cornea acting as protection, it can
Heartworm Disease: Life Cycle and Prevention
Blog by Dr. Cindy Carter Mosquitoes suck! Literally!! And as we humans are avoiding our own mosquito-borne diseases lately, it feels like a good time to review the most important one affecting dogs and cats: Heartworms. “The Circle of Life”
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS)
Blog by Dr. Jamie Senthirajah As much as you don’t want to believe it, it’s likely not you that takes your pet’s breath away. Don’t worry, you all still take my breath away. But, let’s get back to your pet.
Homeopathy
Blog by Chea Serda “Through the like, disease is produced, and through the application of the like it is cured” – Hippocrates Homeopathy is a branch of medicine that was developed by Samuel Hahnemann in 1790 and is based on
