posted: Oct 14, 2019.

This week marks the beginning of National Veterinary Technician Week; a whole week dedicated to me!  And all my fellow technicians of course.  This week is a time for us Read more

posted: Sep 30, 2019.

As a veterinary technician, it is part of my job to discuss the many different options that pet owners have today when it comes to protecting their furry friends.  We Read more

posted: Aug 28, 2019.

A term one often reads about for indoor animals is “environmental enrichment” It means providing an animal with the things to meet its needs for exercise, social and mental-stimulation, and Read more

posted: Aug 20, 2019.

A surprisingly tough question for many pet owners is “what kind of food is your pet cat/dog eating?”  Most owners can recall the kind of food, while others need a Read more

posted: Jul 31, 2019.

Puppies and kittens have baby teeth that erupt on a predictable schedule.  Usually by 2-3 months of age, a puppy will have all of its baby teeth in place for Read more

posted: Jul 24, 2019.

While perusing on Facebook recently, I came across a story talking about essential oil diffusers being hazardous for pets. It stated pets were almost dying as a result of diffusers Read more

posted: Jul 10, 2019.

Each year thousands of lost cats and dogs are found and taken to shelters or other animal services. Read more

posted: Jul 03, 2019.

There is a picture in one of our exam rooms of a rather large cat. Children, especially, are amused by the sleek black and white cat dominating the tiny scale Read more

posted: Jun 26, 2019.

You have not heard the last about Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. These storms have disrupted families and pets along with stray animals. Humane societies, shelters, and rescue organizations have taken Read more