Happy first official week of summer! Before you offer your dog a buffet of table scraps from a cookout this weekend let me first tell you about Channey. Channey is a chubby, 12-year-old Jack Russell terrier who presented for sudden onset vomiting, anorexia and bloody diarrhea. Prior to these symptoms, her owners did not notice anything out of the
Vomiting Cat? Normal or Something to Worry About

Cats tend to vomit from time to time. Virtually all cat owners will tell you that they experience this with their cats. While this can be a ‘clean-up’ hassle (particularly when they throw-up on the carpet), a vomiting cat is usually related something minor. Usually, cat vomiting is caused by your cat eating too quickly, eating too much, or
What are the differences between pet medications and human medications? Nothing!!!

Did you know that most of the pet medications we use for cats and dogs are actually the exact same drugs that are prescribed in human medicine? There are a handful of veterinary specific pet medications that are tested and approved by the FDA but for the most part we are using people drugs off label. These drugs
Make Pet Safety a Priority During the Summer

The passing of Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer! All of the wonderful things that come with summer like cookouts on hot and steamy days filled with visiting family and friends come with hidden dangers to your furry family members. Here are a few pet safety tips to help you and your pets enjoy the