Unexpected vet bills can be a shock to a carefully planned budget. A great way to avoid such unpleasant expenses is to keep your pet healthy in the first place.  October is National Pet Wellness Month and the perfect time to review your furry friend's wellness...

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that weakens a cat's immune system. The name is a bit of a misnomer, since the disease more closely resembles HIV in humans than leukemia. Often called the "friendly cat" disease since it is spread through casual contact...

Thousands of species of reptiles live throughout the world, and many are threatened by habitat loss and extinction. National Reptile Awareness Day was launched to draw attention to these often-misunderstood animals. Falling on Oct. 21, the day offers an opportunity to...

Preventive care visits are commonly associated with vaccinations and parasite treatments. But the health benefits of these exams extend far beyond these crucial basics. During a nose-to-tail exam, we evaluate your furry friend's vital signs, assess his diet and guard...

When filling prescriptions for your pet, there are a lot of choices competing for your business. Should you go online? Buy from us? Find a pharmacy? To us, the answer is clear: you should fill your pet's prescriptions through our clinic pharmacy. No one, besides you,...

As members of the family, pets freely roam many areas of the home and provide love and companionship. In return, they count on us to keep them happy and healthy. But keeping your pet safe takes more than a visit to the vet. It also requires a careful walkthrough of...

Would you know if your pet is overweight? Would it surprise you to know that 58 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs are overweight? Or that 90 percent of pet parents of overweight cats and a whopping 95 percent of pet parents of overweight dogs incorrectly...

With advances in care and nutrition, horses are living longer than ever. They are also maintaining active lifestyles into their late teens and early twenties, partnering with their owners to continue the activities they enjoy together. With this increased longevity...

Like many other disease names, white line disease (WLD) is a misnomer since the white line is not involved in the affliction. Characterized by progressive hoof wall separation, WLD actually occurs in the non-pigmented horn of the hoof typically involving the toe and...

Having a pet is a joyful and rewarding part of life, and looking out for his welfare is your first order of business as a responsible pet parent. Your pet counts on you to keep him safe from harm. Whether your pet is lounging in the living room or exploring the great...