Pet Services

A non-profit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. Jazmin Wow, look at those beautiful blue eyes! This gorgeous Husky mix is about 6 years old. She was abandoned in a parking lot with another dog. They were filthy,...

Inappropriate urination problems can be very frustrating and concerning to pet owners. Before coming to the conclusion that your pet is acting out or mad at you, let’s discuss some other reasons why this may be occurring.If your dog or cat suddenly starts urinating around the house instead of...

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...

Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol and some other related medications that are used to treat pain and fever in people. Unfortunately, this drug can be extremely poisonous to cats and dogs. Acetaminophen toxicity occurs when a cat or dog swallows enough of the drug to cause...

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...

With the Olympic games fresh in mind, my dog is practicing Olympic fence running with the neighbor dog. This is her favorite sport and she would definitely be a gold medal contender. That is, until she came in limping one night on her hind leg. I immediately think about her knee (or stifle). In...

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...

Our pets are like our family, but because they can’t talk to us to tell us if they are stressed, bored or ill sometimes our dogs and cats will try to let us know what they are feeling in some unpleasant ways. Our furry friends may start to show destructive behaviors, aggression, and house...

Did you know that animals suffer from many of the same eye problems that we do? Clinical signs like red eyes, rubbing at the eyes and tear staining can be signs of eye problems and generally mean a trip to the vet is in order. Eye problems can be very painful and when ignored may lead to...

All owners want to make sure that their pets are comfortable; however most owners don’t know what signs to watch for in order to know if their pets are experiencing pain. Most think that if their pet is not crying out or whimpering then they are not painful, but this is not the case. Dogs, and...

It’s been a really weird year. Now that keeps getting extended to a really weird couple of years. One of the first things we saw with all the COVID shutdowns was an increase in pet’s exercise. Owners were home more, interacting with their animals and having more playtime. We actually saw more...

Cancer is among our generation’s most terrible types of disease. I dearly look forward to advancements that wipe out this plague but many misconceptions currently exist. I often hear from clients, “Well if it is cancer, we aren’t going to do chemotherapy or anything extreme.” I understand this...

We are open during this time of COVID-19 as we are considered essential workers and we limit to essential appointments meaning if your pet has a critical or urgent medical matter, please call us. We are practicing curbside care. We will come outside and pick up your pet from your vehicle, while...

Unfortunately, canine joints age just like ours do. In fact arthritis affects one of every five dogs sometime during their lifetime. Thinning of the joint cartilage can lead to joint deterioration, reduced mobility, and pain.Arthritis can be caused by various factors, including injury,...

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) is a very contagious and lethal viral disease in both wild and domestic rabbits, hares, and pikas. It was first found in France in 2010, and then spread across Europe and is endemic in Australia. It came to southwestern Canada in 2018 and has since spread and...