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Happy Vet Tech Week!

During October we celebrate veterinary technicians by saying Thank You for all of the amazing things they do!

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Pre-surgical Bloodwork by Amanda Ransome, RVT

Why does my pet need bloodwork before surgery? This is one of the common questions asked when admitting a pet for a surgical procedure. Surgery can be a scary topic for many owners as it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety since there is always some risk involved...

Puzza the cat

Pet of the Month September: Puzza by Nicole Arruda, CSR & ACA

“There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat.” – Tay Hohoff When Marilena moved out on her own, she left her Chihuahua behind with her mom and dad. He had been with them all his life and was quite attached. “I did not...

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Is My Pet Overweight? by Dr. Merali

Key Points Approximately 1 in 2 dogs and 2 in 5 cats are overweight.  This means that there is a 40-50% chance that your pet is too.  Cats and dogs are classified as “overweight” when their body weight is more than 10% above their optimal weight.  They are classified as...