The Veterinary Team, Author at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital

Valentine Pet Treats

Valentine’s Treats For Your Pet By Dr. Meegan Weiler, Associate Veterinarian In honor of National Dog Biscuit Day on February 23rd (who knew?) I am going to give you a few fun Valentine recipes to make for your dog. I may throw a cat treat recipe in at the end…

5 Household Items Toxic to Your Pets

5 Household Items Toxic To Pets By Dr. Kristen Rothdeutsch, Associate Veterinarian 1. Chocolate Chocolate is one sweet treat that is not only harmful to dogs, but is also toxic to cats. The level of toxicity varies based on the quantity of chocolate ingested as well as the cocoa content…

5 Tips for Walking Your Dog in the Cold

5 Tips for Walking Your Dog in the Cold By Dr. Robyn Johnson, Associate Veterinarian The cold weather months are here and we are all feeling the effects. Even though the temperatures have dropped, it’s still important to get dogs out for exercise. In honor of Walk Your Pet month,…

Are Wellness Plans Right For You?

Are Wellness Plans Right For You? By Dr. Marisa Pasekoff, Managing Veterinarian & Partner Shortages. Inflation. Recession. While I am sure most of you are getting tired of these terms, like I am, veterinary medicine has not been spared from what is going on. Some of our vendors have increased…

Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Furry Friend

Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Furry Friend By Dr. Jessica Wooleyhand, Associate Veterinarian Looking for some great gift ideas for your furry friend? Try some of these items: Subscription Box – BarkBox has boxes for regular dogs and those who are super chewers. The Kong company also has a subscription…

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…

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