Figuring out how to get a scared or anxious cat or dog to the vet can be challenging. Cats clawing and scratching when you’re trying to put them in their carriers, dogs whining in the car, and dogs yelping and …
Does your dog get anxious or fearful when you are out of the house? Dogs can exhibit stress and fear in many ways so if your dog exhibits one or two odd behaviors it might not be something you need …
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Accredited Hospital Day is July 22. AAHA has designated this day as an opportunity to educate pet owners about what accreditation means for their pets and to thank accredited hospitals for holding themselves to a …
In April, Dr. Godwin, Dr. Young and Dr. Doswell attended the 95th FVMA Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. The Annual Conference provided our veterinarians with an outstanding scientific program coupled with unique social and networking activities and events to provide an …
Congratulations on your new puppy! Now that you have him home, are you finding that he needs to learn some manners? Just like children, puppies are not born knowing how to behave. They have to be trained, and you will …
In 1964, Dr. Harold Nelson achieved his dream of opening a veterinary practice in Melbourne. He had grown up in this area and always wanted to be a veterinarian in his home town. People asked him why he built the …
Socialization means introducing your puppy to a broad range of new experiences, people, environments and activities. While you likely can’t expose a puppy to everything he or she may encounter in the future, the good news is that positive exposure …
Dogs and cats represent the vast majority of the pets in the United States. While they are two very different species, there’s actually a lot of similarities when it comes to training these animals to behave appropriately within a human …