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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…

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…

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…

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…

Vaccine 101 for Pets

Vaccine 101 for Pets By Marisa Pasekoff, Managing Veterinarian & Partner Vaccines. A word we have become all too familiar with, if we weren’t already. Administering them and their frequency has become a touchy subject and the root of many conversations. My goal in this blog is to inform and…

Whv Wellness Plans?

Why Wellness Plans? By Asha Gamble, Client Relations & Wellness Plan Manager Routine preventative care for a pet is an important aspect of pet parenting. And as we know, it’s very difficult for pet parents to navigate through different types of products, the appropriate care, and its associated costs. To…

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