by Central Veterinary Services | Nov 1, 2019 | Horse
Do you ever wonder why is it that some horses need extra good quality hay, grain and a blanket just to make it through the winter, and others merely have to look at hay and they get over conditioned? We call these horses “easy keepers”. One theory is that they kept...
by Central Veterinary Services | Nov 1, 2019 | Other
Dr. Samyra Stuart-Altman with a few of her patients. As veterinarians, we are often asked to make comparisons between veterinary and human medicine. It helps our clients understand the diagnosis and treatment of their pets. So as I sit at home this...
by Central Veterinary Services | Oct 25, 2019 | Other
Before I get too far into this post, I want to introduce a concept that is near and dear to my heart: One Health. The term “One Health” is described as a collaboration between multiple disciplines for optimal health for humans, animals and their physical and...
by Central Veterinary Services | Oct 25, 2019 | Other
I have always loved animals. As a baby I reached out to any cat or dog that was willing to let me pet them. As a toddler I was inseparable from my grandma’s golden retriever named Mischty. I wrote a thousand and one letters to my parents until I was granted...
by Central Veterinary Services | Oct 9, 2019 | Dog & Cat
MYTH: Meat by-products are inferior ingredients, and they are bad for my pet. FACT: When you read the description of meat versus meat by-product, neither one sounds too appealing! “Meat by-products” are defined as non-rendered clean parts of the carcass, which may...
