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Lovely Lilies and Curious Cats: A Dangerous Combination
Many of you may have heard that lilies are poisonous to cats, and most of you with cats will avoid having these flowers in your house because of this - but what makes lilies toxic? And what happens if a cat does eat one? Lilies are highly nephrotoxic to cats, meaning...
Apps for your High-Tech Pet
In my recent “internet travels” I started to look into some of the best pet-related apps on the market. This quickly became a Top 5 list that I hope you will enjoy. Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with any of these companies or websites. They simply looked cool to...
Your Guide to Pet Nail Trimming
During this time of social distancing, many services have been temporarily suspended for the safety of ourselves as well as those around us. This has left a lot of people to their own devices - men forced to endure haircuts by their significant others, homeschooling,...
Things to Keep in Mind When Prepping Your Dog & The Bathroom for Springtime!
There are a few things to keep in mind when getting your dog and bathroom in order for the start of spring, AKA puddle season! The key is to always remember that although giving your pet a bath can sometimes be stressful, it is a great way to bond with your pet and...
Pet Socialization in the Age of Social Distancing
In spending so much time at home, many people have realized that there may never have been a better time to adopt a dog or cat. Animal shelters are in desperate need of adopters and fosters. Now more than ever, social distancing alters shelter policy and affects the...
Veterinary Telemedicine: Our New Virtual Reality
I think Bob Dylan said it best when he penned the famous lyric, “The times, they are a-changin'.” In the wake of a global pandemic, the veterinary profession finds itself in a unique position as a primary healthcare provider for all animals. Now more than ever, we...
Pet Safety with De-Icing Products
It’s that time of year again, the white fluffy stuff is falling from the sky and the ground is very slippery. The de-icing products are coming out again in an effort to protect ourselves from slipping and falling, but do we need to protect our pets from these...
Equine Euthanasia & What Comes Next
Owning a horse is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, owning a horse also often includes the difficult experience of the end of life process, including euthanasia. While there is no way to make the end of life experience a happy and stress-free...
Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushing’s Disease
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...