"Nola didn't want to eat anymore and then she started vomiting. At first we thought she ate something she shouldn’t have, but she was lethargic and turned yellow. Then it went downhill really fast. I took her to the vet, who suspected lepto and we rushed her to the ER.” This is the story of our
A Pet-Friendly Thanksgiving
The whole family is around the table, everyone is in a festive mood and your little pooch looks at you (or at Aunt Anna) with those puppy eyes… it’s all too tempting to slip a piece of turkey or some stuffing under the table for Bella or Max. Thanksgiving tends to coincide with an uptick in vet
Dental care: very important for your pet!
We should brush our teeth twice a day and go to a dentist at least once a year. The teeth of our pets are no different and need a similar level of care. Ideally you will start brushing your pet’s teeth when they’re a puppy or a kitten. At a young age it’s easy for them to learn that this is part of
Hands Free Drop off Appointments
We will offer “Hands Free Drop Off” appointments for the foreseeable future in an attempt to keep our clients, their pets and our staff healthy and safe. Here is what you can expect: All communications with our team will be done by telephone. On the premises, you and your pet will be
Gizmo taught us about the important partnership between pet owner and veterinarian
My last visit to my own doctor ended with the nurse collecting my blood for laboratory testing. I hate being on the receiving end of a needle and felt fine so why allow them to subject me to this? At 50, I am considered middle aged. An age where doctors can detect diseases in their early stages and
Bandit’s Lasting Legacy
Last Tuesday Bandit lost his fight with cancer, after 414 (known) days with the disease. Bandit was a nine-year-old Terrier mix who first came to us on September 3rd, 2018 for suspicious lumps on his leg. After 35 doctor visits and two surgeries Bandit’s body had finally had enough. He never would
We are family
By Dr Craig McLahan As I reflect on how well we’ve done the first six months I realize that my staff has been my most important asset. Each of them brings their own personality, passion and quirks to the hospital and pet resort. We are indeed a family and it is the love for animals that unites
My dog has slowed down but he does not seem painful
It’s something I often hear when people talk about their senior dog. As humans we are so used to expressing pain vocally. “Ouch!” we yell when we stub our toe. We groan when we get up and our back hurts. We project that on our pet and expect them to whimper or howl when they’re in pain. But animals