Old Friends

September 20, 2010

We all have them, old friends we love dearly.  No, I am not referring to someone you new in elementary school or that special person who knows all your secrets, I am talking about the older dog in your life.  I mean, the older “mans best friend”.  I have a special place in my heart [...]

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Healthy Mouths in Our Pets

September 8, 2010

Halitosis anyone?  How many of you have experienced the dog in the car with you, panting with excitement, pumping out breath which could be considered toxic fumes and require hazmat gear?  Or perhaps its the family puddy, rubbing their face on yours, whos breath causes your eyes to water.  In either case I am willing [...]

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breed specific wellness plans

August 23, 2010

Recently I was thinking about how I could offer a better service to my clients and my patients.  The answer that came to me was offering wellness programs individualized to my patients: based on their size, gender and most important their breed. All breeds were developed for a specific purpose. IE: Labrador retrievers for hunting [...]

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Great Expectations

August 17, 2010

What are your expectations when it comes to your veterinarian?  Are you looking for someone who is warm and fuzzy or would you prefer someone with a more reserved demeanor but who’s medical knowledge is impeccible?  Is money the main concern or is making certain your pet get’s the best possible care?  Do you want [...]

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Kitties need medical care too!!

August 9, 2010

One of my biggest concerns in my business is how kitties often take the back burner when it comes to health care.  When dogs come in every year, get their check up, heartworm test, vaccines, and heartworm prevention and dewormer, that same family often gives less than a second thought to the needs of  the [...]

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After Surgery, What then?

July 29, 2010

How many out there have ever had to undergo surgery?  Fun don’t you think?  I mean seriously, you get to have sharp objects inserted into pipelines carrying life supporting fluids.  You get to wear that seriously flattering night gown (unisex and one size fits all).  You get the special attention of inquiring minds, both old [...]

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dog days of summer

July 13, 2010

Hello everyone, we are in the midst of the hot part of the year, ah glorious summer.  Long days, warm evenings, scortching afternoons and very little shade or water to be had here in the grand valley.  It is hard on all of us, not to mention those four legged creatures we call family.  I [...]

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Where Vaccines are Going in the Future

June 14, 2010

Does my dog or cat really need that vaccine doc?  I have done a lot of research on the internet and I don’t think they are safe.  I would prefer not to give them vaccines at all actually!!  I hear this frequently and I feel the need to address when vaccines are needed, important, not [...]

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Do animals hurt

May 18, 2010

I am often confounded by folks when they tell me their animal is not in pain, and yet the animal in question won’t put weight on a leg or takes 5 minutes to get up from a down position and walk like their joints are frozen in place.  If this was you or your mother [...]

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Pet Wellness and the Economy

April 13, 2010

Is it just me or is there a large number of people who are feeling a bit “depressed” by this economy?  I am here to tell you that you are not alone.  As a veterinarian, I have formed relationships with not only the pet but with my clients, the owners.  When my clients come in, [...]

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