Summer, 2011

Volume 9

In July our staff had the great opportunity to attend the Annual Convention of the American Veterinary Medical Association which was hosted right next door in St. Louis, MO. The convention provided a venue for national leaders in their fields to offer important continuing education sessions for veterinarians and staff. Read More...

Spring, 2011

Volume 8

When we humans age, what happens? We start by paying attention to our diet, exercise and weight, addressing our aches and pains, and making sure all of our body parts are working at their best. All of these are important factors in living a long and healthy life. Read More...

Winter, 2010

Volume 7

Pet obesity is a large problem in the U.S. The opposite can often be true for our geriatric cats. It’s common to see a cat who is in her early to mid teens that has lost weight over the past couple of years and is now thin. Her appetite is great and she is very active. Her hair coat isn’t as soft and sleek as it used to be and she does throw up once in awhile. When we listen through a stethoscope, her heart is racing even while she is calm. Read more...

Fall, 2010

Volume 6

We’ve all seen them and many of us live with them: Dogs who scratch, lick or chew at themselves until they are losing hair, developing sores or just can’t stop. There are many causes of itchy skin and getting to the root of the problem can be challenging and time consuming. Read more...

Summer, 2010

Volume 5

In this issue, we cover Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies and Obstruction, a subject brought up in our most recent interesting case. Also, Summer is winding up, and so are heartworms. We'll cover how to protect your pet against these dangerous parasites. Read more...