We have decided to update our policy on COVID19, per the AVMA guidelines. Our top priority is to keep you and our staff safe, while remaining your pet's source of medical care!

Know the facts about canine influenza.

We are sharing this excellent article about the risk differences in surgery in a shelter or low-cost spay/neuter clinic and in a full-service veterinary hospital written by Carolyn Karrh, DVM.

We recognize that declawing cats was a common routine practice in the past, but cats express happiness and play through their scratching behavior as well as structurally sharpening and shortening their nails.

Current research suggests optimal timing of spay or neuter is after the growth plates of the growing skeleton close.

There is no way to categorize all pets over the age of seven into a single group. Much like a 60 or 70 year-old person is not the same as an 80 or 90 year-old, we try to separate our "seniors" into two categories.

WFAH does not advise most grain-free foods for dogs and cats. Cardiologists noted alarming cardiac conditions in dogs fed grain- free diets.

Decreased mobility occurs in almost all of our pets by the age of 11. You may notice that your cat or dog hesitates to jump onto the couch or bed, or it takes a while to get from laying down.

When we get old, we want no pain, no anxiety, no hunger, and lots of love. Our pets deserve no less (and maybe more—we can never give them enough!).

One of the most distressing problems for pets and their people is loss of mental functions. Our pets may lose their training (including housetraining). They may become nervous, easily stressed or agitated and disoriented, and may vocalize more.

Older pets will normally develop painful illnesses and diseases. This section will help you recognize signs of pain and more importantly, will detail the range of available treatment options.

Are you considering adding a new puppy to your family? Dr. Ani Gibbons shares advice and ideas about how to select the right pet for your life.