How to Introduce Your Shelter Cat to Your Current Kitty
Did you know that June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month? With animal shelters dealing with a high volume of cats this time of year because of kitten season, you might consider adding a feline friend to your family. If you’re planning on adopting a shelter cat, here are our tips for introducing them to […]
7 Simple Steps for Removing a Tick From Your Pet
Imagine this. Your dog has just finished frolicking around outside in a grassy area. Before you enter your home, you check for ticks just in case. And then there it is: a pesky bloodsucker! If you come across a tick on your pet, don’t panic. Check out these instructions for the safe removal of a […]
How to Know if Your Family is Ready to Foster a Pet
During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be searching for a way to volunteer or to help ease your community’s burdens amid such a crisis. If you have free time while sheltering in place, consider showering a homeless pet with love and care while they wait for a permanent home. Before sending out your pet foster-parent […]
How Do You Prevent Separation Anxiety When You’re Home All the Time?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are home much more than usual. If you have a new puppy, they are getting used to having us around pretty much all of the time. But when restrictions start to ease, and we return to life and work outside of our homes, your puppy might be […]
Fungus and Your Pets
By Caroline O’Sullivan DVM, MS Histoplasmosis (Histoplasma capsulatum) is a fungus. This fungus is found worldwide and is called the “OHIO River Valley fever” because it is endemic in the Ohio and Mississippi River Valley and Appalachian Mountains. Don’t let me name fool you or your veterinarian. Living far away from the Ohio River Valley […]
Can you be with your dog without talking?
By Caroline O’Sullivan DVM, MS In my practice, I find that even after being told the room is dog safe, people are so distracted by what their dogs are doing, smelling, and watching that they cannot keep attention focused on the topic at hand or answer a question. Many people continuously are correcting, calling, or […]
Anxiety – ADRENAL STRESS
By Caroline O’Sullivan DVM, MS Steps to take to help our pets with Anxiety based reactivity Recognize frustrations, boredom and depression as major factors in anxiety. Increase periods to fresh air and exercise. Foster the dog’s natural drives and allow the dog to succeed in these tasks. (Examples may be herding, long lining, water work, […]
The Facts About Heartworm
Heartworm has been diagnosed in dogs in all 50 states. It’s a disease transmitted through mosquito bites, and most pet owners are already familiar with it. Yet, there are still a few myths around the disease. We want to dispel those myths with the facts. Myth: There’s no need to provide my pet with heartworm […]
5 Garden Products That Are Toxic to Pets
Green thumb or not, many of us may be spending more time in our yards right now. If your pet is out there with you, beware of these common garden products that can be toxic to our furry companions. Pesticides and insecticides — Watch for pesticides or insecticides that contain organophosphates, which are often found in […]
Easter Hazards Pet Owners Should Know
Easter will likely look different this year, but many of us are still finding ways to celebrate the holiday. Don’t let your Easter wind up with a trip to the veterinary emergency room by keeping your pet away from these holiday hazards. Eggs — Hard-boiled and plastic eggs can harm your pet in various ways, so […]