by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog, Creepy Crawly Parasites
It started Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. with two black lab/Weimaraner puppies, Tucker and Tank. They were coming from the ER, where they had been diagnosed with parvovirus. Parvovirus is a very common, highly contagious viral disease that is very resistant to the...
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 | Apr 25, 2018 | Blog, Cats are not little dogs
Cuddling up with your feline best friend is undoubtedly one of the best parts of being the parent of a cat. When you have had a long day, there is little better than snuggling up on the couch with your furbaby on your lap. Running your fingers through her coat and...
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...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jan 26, 2018 | Animal Care, Blog
Many pets dislike traveling in a vehicle, but it might not be for the reason you think. Many people think that their pet purely dislikes the confinement of being in a crate or car during a journey, and while this may be true for some animals, it will probably surprise...
