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Vaccination against disease has a long and fascinating history in human and animal health. The first record of inoculation of humans began in 1000 CE (BC for us old schoolers) when the Chinese used a technique called variolation to protect them against smallpox. It was also practiced in Turkey and Africa before spreading to Europe…
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It may seem odd that a veterinarian is offering advice on how to not spend money on pets but here me out. All vets want their patients to live long healthy lives. It is why we do what we do. Sometimes that is not possible due to inherited conditions or traumatic injuries. However, for…
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I am sure you have seen the funny memes. Dogs super excited to have companionship all day and cats secretly wishing all these people would leave the house. We have too. But the truth is, our pet’s lives are as disrupted as ours. As a Fear Free Certified Practice, pet behavior and reducing stress has…
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We have all been living with restrictions on our lives because of COVID 19…and these are certainly important to keep us safe. But COVID will be conquered with good hygiene and by developing cures and a vaccine in the future. Did you know there are other dangerous diseases we can contract because of our environment and…
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If you have visited our practice over the years you may have met Parker and Maddox, our clinic kitties. They were as much a part of our team as any of the staff. Since we have been open for over 20 years the cats, who were original inhabitants, grew into senior citizens under our watchful…
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I was discussing holiday hazards with a veterinary friend in preparation for writing this blog. She shared this story, “Early in my veterinary career I remember vividly the day one of our clients came rushing into the practice with her two dogs. She had been running errands in preparation for her annual Christmas party and…
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Don’t take your pet’s safety for granted this fall and Halloween. All kinds of hazards are lurking around, waiting to cause trouble for your pet–from creepy crawly parasites to toxic candy and dangerous decor. Read on for important fall and Halloween safety tips to keep the season a healthy and happy one for your best…
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One of our friends spends lots of time on airplanes traveling across the country for her work. She recently remarked on how the frequency of people taking pets along on trips seems to have increased significantly. She is correct. People travel with pets all the time. Our dogs certainly enjoy our vacations at the beach,…
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By: Dr. Lauren Birch There has been some frightening news and evidence released recently about a link between heart disease and grain-free or exotic ingredient food blends for dogs. The FDA recently released a statement about a link between certain ingredients in dog food, especially when they are one of the main ingredients, leading to…
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Summer in the South brings lots of things we long for, long days of outdoor time, tons of sunshine (after so much rain this winter and spring) and holiday and vacation activities with family and friends. Of course, we want to include our pet in the family fun. But is it really that much fun…
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