Happy Tail is Not So Happy

Happy Tail is Not So Happy

Article by Diana Gorin This post was inspired by our adorable patient, Odie, who came to us with a BAD case of Happy Tail! Some might call it.. an UnHappy Tail. What is Happy Tail? Happy Tail just means a dog caused an open wound to their tail from striking a surface...
What Should All Pet Owners Know?

What Should All Pet Owners Know?

Article by Diana Gorin See video on our TikTok   Picture this: you just got a new puppy or kitten. You did your research as much as you could on the breed, the best way to train, deciding what kind of diet you want to feed it, the best vet around (which is Alicia...
Foxtails: The Nightmare Plant

Foxtails: The Nightmare Plant

Article by Diana Gorin Have you ever heard of a Foxtail? No, not the ones on the hind ends of foxes, but the wheat looking (evil) plant that seems to have a personal vendetta against dogs. At least I like to think so because it’s the only way to understand the...
Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets and What You Should Do

Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets and What You Should Do

Article by Sarah Cortright, DVM One of the most common things we see as the temperature starts to increase is heat stroke in pets. Dogs and cats do not have many sweat glands and depend primarily on panting to cool themselves.  This makes them much more likely to...
My Cat is Straining, What do I do?

My Cat is Straining, What do I do?

Article by Diana Gorin All information approved for medical accuracy by Matthew Wheaton, DVM   Have you caught your cat straining to go to the bathroom? Otherwise known as a “blocked cat.” Hopefully you called your vet right away. If he’s straining...