by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 18, 2019 | Animal Care, Blog
February is dental health month. During this month the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) puts out extra publicity about pet dental health care. They do that because brushing your pet’s teeth and proper health care is good for both your pet’s health and...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Sep 3, 2018 | Animal Care, Blog
Duncan is a diabetic. His owners brought him in because he had lost a lot of weight and was drinking and peeing lots. We did some blood work and a urinalysis to confirm that Duncan was a diabetic, but I was certain before we got the results. Diabetes mellitus is...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Aug 20, 2018 | Animal Care, Blog
Sage came in on Monday afternoon. This two-year-old yellow lab had been hit by a car earlier in the day, but dad had to get home to help get her in the car. On first glance, she looked okay, but on closer inspection, she was a little shocky. Her gums were dry (a sign...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 25, 2018 | Animal Care, Blog
Many inexperienced pet owners and even some who have had a domestic animal for a while are surprised to learn that our pets can be just as prone to developing allergies as we are. All pets are different, and what triggers an allergy in one may have absolutely no...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 26, 2018 | Animal Care, Blog
When you become the parent to a canine furbaby, one of your key responsibilities is keeping her safe and well. There are many ways that you can do this, from ensuring she gets the right nutrition and exercise to being vigilant for hazards and dangers and doing...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 26, 2018 | Animal Care, Blog
As a caring and loving pet parent, your biggest responsibility is to keep your pet healthy. However, this doesn’t just mean his body. His teeth are also vitally important to his overall wellbeing. Many studies have shown that poor oral hygiene is a contributing factor...
