The Veterinary Team, Author at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital

To Board or Not To Board…

To Board or Not To Board… By Becca Jurney, Resort Manager The holidays are just around the corner. Is your family traveling? Having friends over? How is your fur baby with travel and strangers? Have you arranged for your fur baby to be cared for while you are away or…

Adopting A Dog

By The Veterinary Team
November 12, 2022
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Adopting A Dog By Dr. Lindsay Lane, Partner Adding a new member to the family isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. There are a lot of things to consider; what to get, how old it should be, where to get it from, and the care that pet will need…

Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

By The Veterinary Team
November 11, 2022
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Diabetes in Dogs and Cats By Dr. Anne Ray, Associate Veterinarian Diabetes Mellitus or “sugar diabetes” is a condition where the body cannot properly produce or respond to the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and is responsible for controlling glucose levels in the blood. Glucose is an…

Traveling or Moving Internationally or to Hawaii with your pet?

Traveling or Moving Internationally or to Hawaii with your pet? By Dr. Janet Weistock, Associate Veterinarian Our own international travel plans can require a lot of planning, but there is even more planning that is required when you plan to travel with your pet dog or cat. So here are…

How to Keep Halloween Safe with your Pet

How to Keep Halloween Safe with your Pet By Dr. Nelson Bricker, Partner & Veterinarian Halloween represents many people’s favorite times of the year. Whether you are looking for cool weather, changing leaves, spooky decorations, or just gobs of candy, there is a lot to enjoy. This time of year…

Paw’dcast Episode 8

Rocky Gorge Paw’dcast Episode 8 By Dr. David Elfassi Welcome to the Rocky Gorge Paw’dcast! Our very own David Elfassi takes us on a deep dive into veterinary world best practices, what happens on our side of the counter here at Rocky Gorge, and tips and tricks for happy pets and pet parents. Just…

Warm weather Activities For Pets

Warm Weather Activities For Pets By Dr. Meegan Weiler, Associate Veterinarian Before summer comes to a close I wanted to offer a few fun warm weather activities to do with your pet. Caveat for all activities: make sure the weather is not too hot, that they stay hydrated and that…

Buy Preventatives for Your Chance to Win!

By The Veterinary Team
August 25, 2022
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Buy A Year Supply of Pet Preventatives For Your Chance to WIN! Buy a year supply of pet preventatives to enter our raffle to win $350 worth of prizes, services & pet gifts from our gift shop! We’ll draw a different winner for each month of September, October, November &…

Is Your Dog Getting Enough Exercise?

Is Your Dog Getting Enough Exercise? By Katie Falk, Associate Veterinarian There are many reasons to prioritize your dog getting enough exercise, including weight management, anxiety, and preventing health issues, such as arthritis. While arthritis is extremely common, it is a bit more complicated than it seems. Arthritis is primarily…

Surgery and laser surgery – when it’s needed and what to expect

Surgery and laser surgery – when it’s needed and what to expect By Emily Bishop, Associate Veterinarian Surgery is recommended for a variety of conditions – whether a routine spay or neuter, growth removal, or something more emergent like an ingested toy or bloat – there are many possible reasons…

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