We take a number of safety considerations during professional dental cleaning, such as pre-anesthetic lab work, tracheal entubation to prevent aspiration, monitoring of EKG, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and body temperature, and patient warming blankets. For more information on …
The 47th Annual Conference of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) was held from February 1-8 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Dr. Godwin attended the Conference, where he was the immediate past president, along with 260 other members. Members presented on the …
Is there anything sweeter than puppy love? Your puppy’s first year will bring with it lots of joy and some sweet milestones. Your new pup will give you tons of laughs, love, and puppy play. With your patience and consistent training, they’ll …
Cats and dogs are often considered family members, which may explain why U.S. pet owners are increasingly investing in pet health insurance. Pet insurance helps cover the cost of veterinary care if your pet becomes ill or injured. Some pet insurance …
The average puppy or kitten enters its new home between 7 and 9 weeks of age. During the subsequent months, your veterinary team stresses the importance of a strong nutritional foundation to help to support the growth and development of …
While New Year’s Eve celebrations are fun for us humans, our furry companions can easily become scared during the festivities. Many pets become scared at the sound of fireworks or noisy music, and you can risk your pet trying to …
Arthritis is a disease found in both cats and dogs and is especially common in dogs. It can affect pets of all ages but is more common in seniors. Arthritis is defined as the inflammation of one or more joints, …
We know pets can’t talk and often show no signs when something is wrong. So how do you know? Early Detection; and today is a good day to start! Early Detection is not one test, a series of tests or …