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I am a “holistic” vet, and I still recommend heartworm prevention.
I dropped my 7-pound poodle off with a cardiologist today. Yes, I’m a vet and a vet who’s very comfortable with cardiology. But this is my child, my furry child, and when I think about life and death for him, I’m no longer his vet. I’m his momma. Three and a half...
Corn Cobs – A Dangerously Delicious Treat For Dogs
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good corn cob smothered in salt and butter? Apparently, Pretzel, a very young golden retriever, is a huge fan. Here’s her story. About a week ago, Pretzel stole a corn cob off a plate of food when no one was looking. She’s sneaky....
My Dog won’t stay out of the pool!
Swimming in well-maintained traditional chlorine or saltwater pool can be great for your dog. If the pool is safe for people, then it’s safe for your dog. It’s excellent exercise. It’s good for older pets who find walking and running hurts (easier on those old...
What is veterinary medical manipulation (VMM)?
VMM is equivalent to the human form of chiropractic medicine. It includes a motion palpation assessment and gentle manipulation of the skeletal system and its associated soft tissue, tendons, ligaments, and neural input to improve performance of the musculoskeletal...
Acquired Pandemic Separation Anxiety
Not only has our world changed over the past year and a half, our pets' worlds have changed too. Everyone has had such a tough past year. The human-animal bond is so strong that our pets can detect when we are stressed, or when we are going through a tough time....
An Update to Our Response on Grain-Free Foods and Heart Disease
In 2019, the FDA reported that Grain Free foods might be linked to heart disease in dogs. This came about after a veterinary cardiologist thought he noticed a link between some of his canine patients with a heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) eating...
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Our Statement in Regards to Seresto Collars
It's Day One since a story came out questioning the safety of the Seresto collar. There is an unfathomable amount of information that still needs to be collected and verified before anyone can determine what is correct and what is not quite accurate. At this time, we...
Splenectomy: Not as Uncommon (or Scary!) as You Would Think
I made a joke the other day about how I perform more splenectomies than spays here. Granted, that’s not exactly true but I do take out 2-3 spleens a month. Many of these dogs are not originally my patients. They come here for either a holistic consult on tumors of the...
Don’t Sleep on the Eyes: A Case of Glaucoma
This is one of my favorite patients and success stories…. Salem is a middle-aged chihuahua that came to see me. His very observant owner thought one eye “appeared” bigger than the other. He was doing great, but she thought something could be wrong. So, to me, his eyes...
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