What is Giardia?

What is Giardia?  A new client came in with an adorable puppy, but the puppy had a history of soft stools progressing to diarrhea. “She was diagnosed with Ghirardelli,” the new owner told me. I am a sucker for dark chocolate Ghirardelli, especially the salted caramel...

Can My Pets Take My Medication?

Can My Pets Take My Medication? We use medication every day. Whether it’s a vitamin, supplement, or headache remedy, medications are part of our everyday lifestyle. It isn’t shocking, then, to question what medications we can give our pets. It’s a question I get on a...

New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pets

New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pets  Happy New Year! I know many of us try to set some New Year’s resolutions. We vow to get in shape, go on a diet, eat better, read more books, watch less TV. What about our pets? What if they made New Year’s resolutions? Here’s a...

Holiday Hazards

Holiday Hazards  It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least, that what the song says. The holiday season is upon us. Gifts, decorations, lights, festivals, food, family gatherings. These are all wonderful things this time of year, but there are some holiday...

What We Are Thankful For

What We Are Thankful For When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of going around the table and saying what we were thankful for. In that same spirit, I asked around the hospital to see what our staff is thankful for this time of year. Here are some of the...