OOOhhhh, I don’t want to use chemicals around my pets! We hear that a lot around here. We’d like to address this. First, what is a chemical? Technically, everything you eat, drink, or wear is a chemical. We tend to...
Continue Reading →NAILED IT! Nail Care for your Pets is Important! Why it matters: [caption id="attachment_974" align="alignright" width="269"] Guide to proper nail trim for pets[/caption] There is a reason performance-oriented veterinarians and others stress nail care and nail trimming. Cat’s nails should...
Continue Reading →[caption id="attachment_962" align="alignright" width="300"] This is a sampling of gifts and goodies your pet might enjoy[/caption] Most of the below are available at our office! Those that are not will have an “*”. Honest Kitchen sample cups: If you’re wondering...
Continue Reading →How to Housebreak Your Puppy (or problematic adult dog!) in 10 Easy Steps OK, kidding about the 10 easy steps. I’m just going to give you advice on how to go about it, and not count the steps. Surface Preference...
Continue Reading →Preparations are Key! Many of you may have seen books written for children to help prepare them for a visit to a dentist, doctor, or hospital. Teaching children what to expect helps make them more comfortable with new settings and...
Continue Reading →Is YOUR pet at risk? Did you know that certain breeds are more susceptible to certain health problems? These are called Breed -Specific Health concerns. We...
Continue Reading →Doc Sandi’s Dog Training Primer When puppies come in for their initial checkups and puppy shots, we like to talk to their family about how training is coming and offer some advice if they are having specific issues. Dr Leonard...
Continue Reading →In an earlier newsletter, I discussed the recent concern about connections between certain diets, mainly promoted as Grain-Free, and a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy where the heart muscle becomes flabby and enlarged. In some discussion groups, comments border on...
Continue Reading →Is Raw Right for my Pet? Raw diets for pets are very trendy right now, and it’s not unusual for many online sources to implicate that they are the healthiest way to feed all pets. But is this true? In...
Continue Reading →Have you heard about chiropractic for animals, and said to yourself “Well, that sounds cool, but my pet doesn’t need chiropractic. They move just fine”? Well, guess what? If your pet has a spine, it CAN benefit from chiropractic. In...
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