Category: Veterinary Assistant
How to Brush Your Pets Teeth
February 19, 2018
Tips on How to Brush Your Pet's Teeth From the Desk of Dr. Lisette Wigton, DVM and Veterinary Assistant Department Head: Brush my pet’s teeth? That is impossible! Where do I even …
Howl-O-Ween Pet Safety Tips
October 22, 2015
Tips for Pet Safety on Halloween Halloween is a fun-filled holiday for children and adults. However, the scary creatures, silly costumes, decorations, and treats can be frightening and even dangerous for dogs …
A Guide to Pet Nutrition
June 5, 2015
How to Choose the Best Pet Food You are what you eat, and so is your pet. A very important part of pet care is taking the time to ensure that …
Adopting a Special Needs Pet
March 27, 2015
Special Need Pets Are Special | 9 Things to Know Before Adopting a Special Needs Pet Are you thinking of caring for special needs pet? Special needs pets include: Physical disability …
Periodontal Disease in Dogs and Cats
January 27, 2015
Four Stages of Periodontal Disease in Pets Periodontal disease is an infectious inflammatory and typically a progressive disease that comes from lack of pet dental care. Read on to find out the …
K-9 Behaviors
November 4, 2014
What Your Dogs Behaviors Mean K-9 Mysteries Unleashed Dogs express themselves in a “secret language” that relies on expressions, body posture, behavior and howls. Decoding canine communication is the key to both …
Dog Training Tips
August 4, 2014
9 Tips to Train Your Dog The most effective key to dog discipline is strong, disciplined training. When a dog knows what its boundaries are and what behavior is acceptable they …
7 More Pet Care Myths Busted
July 21, 2014
7 more pet care myths, you may have heard. 1. Cats Always Land on Their Feet It’s true that cats are very agile creatures with a great sense of balance, but this …
Dog Ear Crops Tail Docks and Dewclaw Removal
June 16, 2014
Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal. What is it, should you do it? Ear Cropping Ear cropping is most often done when puppies are between eight and 12 weeks old and …
Exotic Animals in Private Hands
October 2, 2013
A Life Sentence: The Sad and Dangerous Realities of Exotic Animals in Private Hands Across the United States, millions of exotic animals are kept captive in private homes and in roadside …