by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Sep 25, 2018 | Pet Services
Halloween Hazards I went shopping the other day and the Christmas decorations are out. Wait, didn’t they just have the pool floats and beach chairs out? Did we time travel forward two months? Anyway, let’s talk about some of the Halloween hazards you can avoid to...
by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Aug 29, 2018 | Pet Services
Summer Hazards – Part Two Last month we touched on some common summer hazards to avoid for your pets. We discussed the dangers of hot cars, snakes and spiders, and toxins. But wait, summertime has some other dangers to avoid. 1. Barbecue. There is nothing...
by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Jul 24, 2018 | Pet Services
Summer Hazards Hooray for Summer! Summer is my favorite time of year, but it comes with a few hazards to think about with our pets. I’ve compiled some of the most common dangers we see this time of year so you can keep your furry friends safe. Heat Stress. Cats and...
by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Jun 26, 2018 | Pet Services
GDV — Everybody Do the Twist! I am writing this article from my mother’s hospital room where she is recovering from a torsed (or twisted) stomach. Fortunately, it was caught in time and she is recovering well. From what I understand, this is fairly uncommon in...
by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | May 25, 2018 | Pet Services
Heartworms are Hurtful, Fleas no Fun, Ticks are Terrible It’s time for the summer trifecta! No, it’s not a triathlon or a Spartan race. It’s heartworm disease, fleas, and ticks. Let’s talk about these pesky pests and what we can do to protect our animals. There are...
