by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Jan 25, 2021 | Pet Services
Chocolate Toxicity Chocolate and Valentine’s Day seem to go hand in hand, and although we may love chocolate, it is not good for our pets. The toxic components from chocolate are caffeine and theobromine, which are methylated xanthine alkaloids from the plant. These...
by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Dec 23, 2020 | Pet Services
What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacteria found in the urine of infected wild animals. Dogs can be exposed to that infected urine by swimming or drinking from streams, creeks, and ponds. Dogs can also be infected if the bacteria enters broken skin or through...
by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Sep 30, 2020 | Pet Services
Halloween Hazards As I write this article (it’s August currently), Sam’s Club has the Christmas decorations out. Now I’m as eager as anyone to get 2020 over with but come on. What happened to Halloween and Thanksgiving? Let’s assume that we will have some type of...
by Dr. Jennifer Riedel | Jul 28, 2020 | 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 23, 2020 | Pet Services
Protect Your Pets 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. As people spend more time walking their dogs and hiking, we’re seeing an...
