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Holiday Gift ideas for Pet People
posted: Dec 10, 2018.
Currently, over 85 million families in the US own one or more pets, according to the APPA, American Pet Products Association, 2017-2018 pet owner survey. For many pet owners, the companion Read more -
Tick Alert and Counterfeit Product Warning
posted: Nov 26, 2018.
Tick season in Western PA is all year, but high seasons are fall and spring. 27% of dog patients are testing positive for Lyme disease - and many owners are Read more -
Facts and Fears About Pet Anesthesia
posted: Nov 12, 2018.
Crystal, a 15 year old poodle, had visited my office over a four year period for the treatment of allergies, ear infections and routine wellness care. She had dental tartar, Read more -
Create Happiness for your Feline During Happy Cat Month
posted: Aug 31, 2018.
Create Happiness For Your Cat During Happy Cat Month September is Happy Cat Month, dedicated to finding ways to keep our feline friends happy, healthy and purring all year long. In honor Read more -
Dealing with Summertime Pet Allergies
posted: Jul 05, 2018.
Pets who are affected by year-round or seasonal allergies often experience more aggravated symptoms when the weather turns hot and humid. There are many reasons why this may occur. Having Read more -
Recognizing and Treating Allergies in Pets
posted: May 28, 2018.
If you’re like many of the clients and pets I see this time of year with allergies, the increased pollen count is likely increasing your reliance on allergy medications. If you aren’t Read more -
How to Communicate with Your Veterinarian’s Office to Assure Great Service
posted: May 14, 2018.
Communication modes have come a long way since Alex Bell called his friend, Watson. The text message, IM, Snapchat, Instagram, Tweet, email, Facetime, Skype, Facebook Messenger, online schedulers, and cell Read more -
Pain Management in Pets
posted: Feb 25, 2018.
Several years ago, one of my patients, a 25 pound dog named Cora, was hit by a car. Her owners brought her to my office immediately after the accident. She Read more -
The Dangers of Pet Obesity
posted: Feb 13, 2018.
Does an overweight pet have an increased risk of illness? Other than the cost of the extra food, what other expenses can occur as a result of pets being heavy? Read more -
A Few of My Favorite Things… Gifts for Pets and Owners
posted: Dec 12, 2017.
The holidays are quickly approaching and pet owners often ask me for unique gift ideas for their companions. Friends and relatives of pet parents also turn to veterinary staff for Read more -
Pets Help Cultivate Gratitude/Happiness
posted: Nov 27, 2017.
As part of client communication at the beginning of each office visit, I typically check in with the pet owner to see how he/she is doing, before asking about the pet's Read more -
Cats Visit Veterinarians Half as Often as Dogs
posted: Aug 15, 2017.
When was the last time your cat went to the veterinarian? Cats have been getting overlooked by pet owners when it comes to wellness care. There are lots of reasons why Read more -
Ticks, Sex amd Lyme Disease
posted: Mar 02, 2017.
What do ticks, sex and Lyme Disease have to do with one another? Lyme Disease has long been associated with ticks that transmit a Spirochete bacteria, known as Borrelia burgdorferii. Over Read more -
Receptionists are the Front Lines of Veterinary Offices
posted: Feb 27, 2017.
If you’ve ever considered a veterinary-related career but don't want to spend eight years in college, there’s a challenging position that offers on-the-job training to the right candidates. Veterinary reception Read more -
Protecting yourself and your pets from Bartonellosis
posted: Feb 12, 2017.
Heart Disease, Veterinarians and Creepy Critters by Dr. Cynthia Maro What does human heart disease have to do with crawling creepy little bugs and veterinarians? Reading this column will tie it all Read more
