How do I know which vaccines and tests my cat needs?

How do I know which vaccines and tests my cat needs?

Understanding which vaccines your cat needs is an important part of being an educated pet owner.  While it’s understandable that you don’t know everything there is to know about cat vaccinations and the diseases they protect against, understanding the basics outlined...
How to Protect Your Dog from Xylitol Toxicity

How to Protect Your Dog from Xylitol Toxicity

It always amazes me how some dogs will eat just about anything.   Rocks, poop, shoes, underwear, trash, children’s toys, just to name a few.  Many dogs eat whatever they stumble upon, and some have turned counter surfing into an Olympic sport. Beyond just being...
Veterinary costs uncovered

Veterinary costs uncovered

Working in a veterinary practice is one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had. There were physical and mental stresses to be dealt with on a daily basis. Believe it or not, getting bit, scratched, peed, or pooped on was the least of my worries.  One of the hardest parts...
How to get the most out of your veterinary visit

How to get the most out of your veterinary visit

Veterinary visits can be stressful for so many reasons.  It wasn’t until I stopped working for a veterinary clinic and had to take my dog for a sick visit, that I realized how stressful this can be for pet owners as well as their pet. Having worked behind the scenes...
Things your guinea pig wants you to know.

Things your guinea pig wants you to know.

One of my favorite things about guinea pigs are all the cute little noises to show their affection.  In addition to squeals, chirps and purrs, guinea pigs are also known to jump straight up and down in the air when they are happy, commonly referred to as...