Getting your cat to the Veterinarian

The average domestic house cat leads a comfortable, routine life.  A typical daily agenda might involve sleeping in a prime sun spot, chasing a favorite toy, or playing with that vase of fresh cut flowers.  What is NOT on a cat’s preferred agenda?  —–a visit to the veterinarian.  A trip to… Read more

Be prepared for flea and tick season

Be prepared.  Flea and tick season is back! These pesky parasites are not only uncomfortable for your pet, but also have the ability to transmit disease.  Prevention is the key to control of fleas and ticks. DO NOT wait until you see fleas or ticks on your pet’s skin to begin treatment. … Read more

Ultrasounds: What can they tell us?

In veterinary medicine, we are constantly challenged with determining a diagnosis for our patients’ problems.   Unfortunately, we cannot speak directly with our patients.  Consequently, this limits the amount of information they can give us.  We rely heavily on owner observations and… Read more