In an effort to keep all of our clients informed, we have received new guide lines from the VVMA and AVMA (Vermont Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association) with regards to prescription medications and prescription food. As per the guide lines, all pets on prescription medication or prescription food, must see their vet […]
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Holiday Health Hazards
Holiday Health Hazards This information is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care. Always follow the instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you want to get festive, mix some of your pet’s regular food with water to make a “dough” and roll out and cut into festive shapes, then bake until crunchy. The […]
Fall Safety Concerns
By M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM Vermont Veterinary Medical Association With dazzling colors on the trees and harvest festivals abounding, many people love the autumn season. But, with the holidays and cooling temperatures, the fall brings some potential dangers to our animals-large and small. As we winterize cars, houses and barns, remember that antifreeze is highly […]
National Animal Pain Awareness Month : Pets Feel Pain
Pets Feel Pain: Learn How To Manage It By the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Erin Forbes, DVM Mountain View Animal Hospital September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Pain comes in many forms: arthritis, cancer, post-surgery, acute injuries, and chronic injuries. Acute pain is obvious and distressing and hard to miss. Think a broken leg or […]
Lyme: A Serious, But Preventable, Disease in Dogs
Lyme: A Serious, But Preventable, Disease in Dogs By M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Lyme disease is a very serious concern for people and pets. It is carried by deer ticks which emerge in the spring, remain pretty active during the summer months, and then go through a burst of activity in […]
Surviving Summer in a Fur Coat : Heat Dangers for our Pets
Surviving Summer in a Fur Coat : Heat Dangers for our Pets By the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM With temperatures on the rise, many people don’t realize that our pets can have trouble with heat too. If you think it’s hot outside, imagine wearing a fur coat in this heat! In […]
Easter Lilies Toxic to Cats!
NO LILIES FOR CATS! Spring Holidays Bring Deadly Threat to Cats By the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM With the spring holidays of Easter, Passover, and Mother’s Day, lilies will be present in many homes. This summer, daylilies will grace many gardens. They are favorite flowers to many of us: their color, […]
Keep Your Dog Away from the Easter Bunny!
Chocolate is a delicious treat for people, but can be harmful to your dog. Chocolate is made from the seed pods that grow on the cacao tree. These cacao pods contain caffeine and a chemical called theobromine. It is the theobromine that can be toxic to dogs depending on the amount ingested. Baking chocolate contains the most cacao, followed by […]
Holiday Dangers for Pets
Holiday Dangers for Pets By M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM North Bennington, Vermont With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many pet owners are unsure which plants, foods, and decorations are and are not for their pets. Most species of lilies are deadly to cats. In some cases, a small amount of pollen or even one leaf […]