Our Blogs

Human Chemotherapeutic Agent, Fluorouracil (5-FU) is Deadly to Pets

October 5, 2020

If you or someone you know is taking this medication to treat your own condition, please be aware that it is extremely toxic, even in very small amounts, to our family pets. Please keep your medication and the application site out of reach of pets at all times.

Should You Buy Pet Insurance?

September 29, 2020

Should I get pet insurance? When? Does my healthy pet really need it? How much does pet insurance cost? Is it worth it?

Pet Insurance Tails: Real Stories from Real Pet Owners

September 29, 2020

Still not convinced your pet will ever need pet insurance or if it's worth it? Check out these real client testimonial stories about their experiences with pet insurance.

Post-Operative Care for your Pet

September 1, 2020

Just as with human medicine, there are a variety of veterinary medical conditions or injuries that require surgical intervention to treat. Here are some helpful tips and tools to consider for your pet in the post-operative period.

Safety Tips – Boating and Dogs

August 12, 2020

If you don't own a boat, but do have friends with boats, and you get to bring your dog, because your friends are awesome, the following safety tips and best practices will help keep you and your pet safe while out on the water.

Breed Highlight: German Wirehaired Pointer

July 21, 2020

The German Wirehaired Pointer is a medium to large sized pointer with excellent hunting skills. They were bred in the late 19th century and can hunt any game on any terrain and point and retrieve from land or water.

Coronavirus Update – 7/15

July 16, 2020

Thank you for your kindness and understanding. In an effort to reduce wait times and serve our patients and their families more rapidly, we are working to hire more team members, leveraging technology in new ways and rethinking some processes. Our commitment remains the same and we will work tirelessly to be here for your pets.

About Intestinal Dysbiosis

June 15, 2020

Intestinal dysbiosis is an alteration in the composition and/or richness of the normal bacteria that are found in the gastrointestinal tract (microbiota). It has been suggested that states of intestinal dysbiosis exist and may possibly correlate with disease processes that affect the health of the intestine and other organs and diseases, such as cancer and immune-mediated diseases

Breed of the Month- May 2020 – Bernese Mountain Dog

May 20, 2020

This month we'd like to highlight a very hard-working breed, the Bernese Mountain Dog. Also known as "Berners", these canines are notorious for their even-temper and calm nature. Let's dig more into the history behind these mountain dogs!

COVID-19 Update: 5/12 Practicing Safely

May 12, 2020

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential service has called for a number of changes to our normal practices. This article provides information about our practices and the experience you can expect to receive if your pet requires care at one of our hospitals. It provides details on our approach and the changes in place for the mutual safety of our clients and hospital teams.

Breed of the Month- April 2020: Bull Terrier

April 29, 2020

Let's take a closer look into the background of these eccentric terriers, the Bull Terrier! These endearing dogs are known to be quite devoted to their families and bring lots of entertainment to their households.

COVID-19 with Reptiles and Amphibians

March 30, 2020

The hope of this article is to help spread concise, evidence-based information to help with regards to reptiles and amphibians in human care.