Are We Creating Sick dogs?
Mankind has a way of taking something great and trying to make it greater. Our belief, as a species, that we can improve on nature
Are we over vaccinating?
I get asked almost every day about vaccine guidelines for pets. Stories about vaccines causing adverse reactions or being linked to horrific complications go viral,
Heat Stroke in Dogs: What Do I Do If I Think My Dog is Overheated?
Heat stoke is a very dangerous syndrome that has a high mortality rate. Over half of severely affected dogs die regardless of medical care, so if
Does My Pet Need Health Insurance?
The cost of veterinary care is on everyone's mind these days (INCLUDING OURS!). Prices have gone up, as they always do and businesses must cover these
Pets With a View: How to Create Visual Interest at Home
Many of us are spending a lot of time at home now. Even a brief walk around the neighborhood feels like a special experience, and
5 Odd Things Cats Do Demystified!
Your cat is your friend and your housemate, but he is not so far removed genetically from his early feline ancestors. Cats do some odd things
The 12 Dangers of Christmas
We know that Christmas has its own set of wonders, but we also know it has some dangers for pets. Are they what you thought? Mistletoe-
The 12 Dangers of Christmas (plus one!)
We know that Christmas has its own set of wonders, but we also know it has some dangers for pets. Some of these items are
Canine Upper Respiratory Disease: Should You Be Alarmed?
"New Respiratory Disease"? Media is doing what media does best and creating buzz. Headlines have increased the number of calls and questions about respiratory disease
Why Can Low-cost spay/neuter Places Be So Much Cheaper?
Here at Applebrook Animal Hospital, we get a lot of calls asking for pricing for spaying and neutering pets. Oftentimes, people seemed shocked at our