Pet Services

 Home dental care for your cat or dog has the same goal as home dental care for yourself-to remove dental plaque. Plaque is the sticky, whitish film with the bad taste and offensive odor that accumulates inside the mouth. Plaque is about 85 percent bacteria and will mineralize to form tartar....

The Brittany Foundation is a non-profit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. Oreo – Yes, my name is Oreo, like the cookie, only sweeter.  I am still a pup at three years old and love to play-play-play with some of my...

   Any sort of travel with your pet can be fun but also stressful, not only for you but for your pet. Here are some tips to make preparations and travel time easier for all involved. First of all, it is recommended to have your pet get a full check-up with their veterinarian prior to...

 In the month of September, we remembered and honored our dear veterinarian, mentor, and friend Dr. Tracy McFarland. Much like you, each of us are still having a hard time believing she’s gone. September 24th marked a year since her passing. We miss her every day and I know some of you miss her...

 October is right around the corner, and folks are already planning their spooky outings. They have names like Fright Fest and Halloween Horror Nights. Unfortunately, some dogs and cats feel like going to the veterinarian is scarier than a Halloween venue. We are working hard to change that and...

 Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be. Keep in mind that if you or your kids are going trick or treating to keep the candy out of reach for your dog as there may be hidden dangers that you’re unaware of. All forms of chocolate can be...

 Many orthopedic conditions affect pets, and most can be fixed in one or more ways. It might be a simple fracture that requires internal or external fixation. The same is true of conditions affecting the joints, where damage to the cartilage may lead to osteoarthritis and the inability to walk...

 On Saturday, September 28, come out to The Brittany Foundation for family-friendly fun that helps the community! A Day in Their Paws is a unique event that pairs volunteers and dogs “on lockdown” for up to 24 hours, to raise awareness of how rescue dogs live every day. These dedicated...

Veterinary dentistry includes the cleaning, adjustment, filing, extraction, or repair of your pets’ teeth and all other aspects of oral health care. These procedures should be performed by a veterinarian or a board-certified veterinary dentist. Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least once a...

 See the August Issue for part one of this article. I like to take a fairly basic approach to feeding my cats - and recommending diets for cat owners. First, trust the manufacturer. The AVMA publishes a list of pet foods that have been recalled...

Summer always feels more like summer with limes. Key lime pie, drop a lime in a Corona, lime margaritas. I love limes! Unfortunately, we’re not talking about that kind of lime. Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease that affects animals and humans. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete called...

 You may have heard a little about using laser therapy in both human and animal medicine to help with disorders like sports injuries and arthritis. But there is so much more to it than that. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970’s and was cleared by the FDA in the US in 2005....

We face a feline obesity epidemic today in our society. As little as two pounds of excess weight can put your cat up to three times the risk for contracting type II diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, joint injuries and urinary tract disease. Obese cats have a significantly shorter lifespan...

 This saying is true in the daily work of many veterinarians.  As I was looking back at the diversity of patients I have seen, and procedures I have done I was reminded of how fortunate I am to be in this profession – I enjoy what I do.  There is a tremendous amount of satisfaction in being...

 Many owners take their dogs to the beach in the summer to cool off and play. People may forget that the ocean, although a fun place for dogs to run and play can potentially be a hazard because of the salt content of the water. Access to salt could also happen at a picnic or barbeque,...

 Many substances found around your home and yard are known to be toxic to pets and I will be discussing three that produce gastrointestinal problems like vomiting, but also have severe consequences including death. The first one is Xylitol which is a sweetener used in many products such as...

The Brittany Foundation is a non-profit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. MONTE - I am here because my family thought I got too old.  I’m about 12 and lost most of my teeth, but that doesn’t slow me down from being...

You’d think feeding your cat would be easier - buy kitten, adult or senior food, according to their age, trust in the manufacturer to have done everything right, and feed it to your cat. But no, cats aren’t going to make your life that easy! First of all, as we all know, cats can be finicky....