Parasite Prevention in Dogs and Cats
It was Ben Franklin who said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is rarely more true then when dealing with parasites and parasitic diseases …
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Financing Your Pet Health for Life
Like everything else today, pet care costs continue to increased substantially. A recent survey indicated that 80% of all pet owners are worried about how they will pay for …
Fleas- “and now for something really scary”
While most flea problem start in the summer, these problems don’t get really bad until September or October. Fleas are little heat seekers. As it starts getting cold outside, …
Lyme in Luzerne
Lyme Disease is a tick borne disease that primarily effects people, dogs, and horses. Over the last two decades, we have seen a marked increase in the number of …
An Ounce of Protection
It was Ben Franklin who said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is rarely more true then when dealing with parasites and contagious diseases …
Dental Write UP
One of the easiest to check and most overlooked aspects of keeping your pet healthy, is a healthy mouth. If you haven’t done so recently (and don’t feel bad …
Dog Days of Summer Write Up
As summer comes to a close, many families are thinking about vacations, kids returning to school, and how to get the most out of the last few warm weeks. …
Fleas
This year has been one of the worse flea years that we ever seen! Flea infestations started in March, and have been getting progressively worse for the last 6 …
The Magic Shot
When I was a boy, I used to love taking sick animals to the vet. Regardless of the problem, species, or breed, the veterinarian would examine the animal, give …
Pet Wellness
What is pet wellness? In the “Old Days,” when a dog’s average life span was 7-10 years and a cat was considered ancient at 13 years, nobody was all …