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
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
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
Spooky post! Animal Su-purr-stitions
We scoured the internet for the most interesting and odd superstitions surrounding pets. Many of these sayings came from ancient times when superstition, rather than science,
Pet Food: How do I choose?
As a practicing veterinarian here in the area and a radio show host for Nine Lives with Dr. Kat and Dr. Kat Gone to the
Adopting a new pet? These resources can help!
It is so exciting to adopt a new family member, but overwhelming too! Check out these resources to help you avoid common mistakes. New-pet adopter
Is your pet afraid to go to the vet?
Because we are a Fear Free Certified facility, we get pets from all over the area that have already learned to be afraid at a
Does My Dog Need Exercise?
We all have heard that exercise is good for us. We intellectually agree, even if we do not prioritize exercise for ourselves. The benefits to