Category Archives: Education

May BLOG – COVID-19 and our Pets!

These are some crazy times that we are living in.  Our lives have dramatically changed in the past 2 months, and I know that we are all stressed, and worrying about our pets is an added stress that we certainly don’t need! We have fielded some calls and concerns from people as the reports emerged […]

Know your vaccines – Parvovirus

As many of you probably know, in addition to being a veterinarian I also run a dog rescue called Harley’s Haven.  We save puppies from high kill and rural shelters, and then help find them homes to give them a fresh start.  With running the rescue, we end up seeing a fair amount of sick […]

September BLOG – Help us help Big Corn Island, Nicaragua

Tiny island, big changes There is an island off the coast of Nicaragua called Big Corn Island.  This tiny, beautiful, remote, tropical island is home to about 7,500 people and their animals.  Hundreds and hundreds of dogs, cats, and even livestock, and yet there is not one veterinarian.  All these animals only have access to […]

March BLOG – spring slim down! Weight loss for your pets!

Spring time = slim time! In a study done in 2017 on dogs and cats in the US, it was found that an astounding 56% of dogs and 60% of cats were considered overweight or obese by their veterinarian.   Over half of both species of pets are overweight!  This translates to over 100 MILLION dogs […]

February BLOG – dental health!

Dental health month is here! February is dental health month – so it’s a great month to celebrate teeth!!  According to the AVMA, by the time our pets are 3 years old – 80% of dogs, and 70% of cats have some form of dental disease.  This statistic is terrible!  They also report that only […]

January BLOG – New year’s resolutions for you and your pet!

The new year is always a time for resolutions, and your pets are no exception to this!  There are lots of healthier, happier lifestyle choices that you can make that incorporate your pet.  Check out these top 5 resolutions! *Get that annual exam on the books – just like us, having an exam done every […]

November BLOG – Keeping our senior pets healthy, longer!

Senior pet wellness – let’s keep them with us longer! The hardest part of having pets is watching them get older, and we all hate how quickly they become seniors.  The good news is that November is senior pet month – so this is a great opportunity to talk about ways to help keep them […]

September blog -The tiny lions who live in our homes….

The tiny lions living in our homes, and the secrets they hide Though our pet cats are adorable, snuggly, and sweet creatures, they are still predators.  This means that they are excellent at hiding disease!  In the wild, any signs of illness are signs of weakness, so it is ingrained in them to hide disease! […]

Medical or Fun Facts Info Search Topics

Search for any topic from medical information to fun facts about your pets. Watch some great videos to give you tips on how to trim you pets nails or clean their ears, and much more. http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/