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Allergies, Not Always Food Related!
Allergies are the common cause of skin and ear conditions in dogs. Typical allergy signs are itching, alopecia (hair loss), and recurring skin and ear infections. Statistics show that 80% of dogs have environmental allergies and only 20% will develop a food allergy. Many pet owners will assume their pet has a food allergy, but […]
Read MoreCommon Vet Myths – Tick Control
The Lyme vaccine negates the use of tick prevention – In a perfect world, we would have a routine vaccine that would prevent Lyme disease 100%. However, we do not have that luxury. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the Lyme vaccine and you need to discuss with your vet to ensure you get […]
Read MoreCommon Vet Myths – Canine & Feline Spays
What is a spay or Ovariohysterectomy? A spay is when we remove a female’s reproductive organs to prevent the possibility of pregnancy.
Read MoreDental Pain in Pets
Dental disease is very painful (just think – even a canker sore can ruin your day!). So why is it we hear so many clients telling us their pet isn’t in pain when they present to us with signs of dental disease? Animals have a natural instinct to hide their pain.
Read MoreCommon Vet Myths – Common Health Myths
We’re here to address some common pet myths that you may have heard of like “wet nose = healthy pet” – find out what’s true and what’s a myth!
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