Veterinary Health Care
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Why does it cost so much to provide veterinary care for my pet?
The fees you pay for veterinary services take into consideration a number of factors, including the costs to compensate our veterinarians and veterinary team for their professional services and the…
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What the difference between a certified veterinary technician, a veterinary technician, and a veterinary assistant??
Veterinary technicians perform valuable medical and non-medical services in clinical practice. They are graduates of an AVMA-accredited program in veterinary technology usually leading to an Associate or Bachelor degree. The…
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I’ve seen a lot of information about supplements and nutraceuticals. How do I know what my pet needs?
Supplements, and nutraceuticals in particular, are becoming very popular with pet owners. We can help you weed out confusing and conflicting information as well as advise you on any supplements…
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Which pet food should I feed my dog/cat?
The answer is different for each pet, although many commercially available foods are fine to feed healthy dogs and cats. You can look for a nutritional adequacy statement from the…
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I recently lost my pet, and I’m having trouble dealing with the loss. Where can I find help?
Losing a pet can be extremely upsetting and hard to move beyond as such a close bond develops with our pets. In addition, euthanasia of a beloved pet can be…
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My pet has the same thing wrong that he/she was just treated for. Can the veterinarian just prescribe the same medication that he/she did the last time?
Even though your pet may be showing the same symptoms as they did the last time, the problem may be different. Many diseases have similar symptoms, and we need to…
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My pet won’t stop chewing/digging/barking/scratching/spraying. Where can I find help?
Certain behaviors can be extremely frustrating and difficult to overcome. Quite often some abnormal behaviors can be due to a medical problem so your pet should be evaluated in order…
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My pet needs to have surgery. Should I be worried about the anesthesia?
Modern anesthesia is generally quite safe. We require a physical examination and blood tests before all procedures requiring general anesthesia to make certain your pet does not have any health…
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My pet’s just been diagnosed with a medical condition/disease I’m not familiar with, and I want to find out more about it. Where can I find information I can trust?
You can turn to the Pet Health Section of our website, which offers current, trustworthy information on a wide variety of topics. We have a number of resources on various…
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Will microchipping hurt my pet?
Microchipping hurts no more than receiving a regular vaccine injection. With dogs and cats, the chip is inserted underneath the skin (subcutaneously) in the region between the shoulder blades where…
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