Category: Veterinary Assistant
Adopt A Senior Dog or Cat
December 2, 2013
Reasons To Adopt An Older Dog & Cat Our shelters are full of pets of every age, breed, and size. They’re all deserving of safe, loving homes, but often the older …
Why Dogs Wag Their Tails
November 4, 2013
What it Means When A Dog Wags its Tail Fido's Tail Wagging Means More Than You Think? NEW YORK (AP) — The way Fido wags his tail might reveal more about him …
Halloween Pet Hazards
October 4, 2019
Halloween is a holiday filled with sweets, scares and little ghouls and goblins. It is a holiday that can fill your pet with anxiety and hidden dangers lurk everywhere. The …
Pet Dental Disease
February 16, 2018
How Do I Know If My Pet Has Dental Disease From the Desk of Dr. Lisette Wigton, DVM and Veterinary Assistant Department Head: They sleep in our bed, cuddle on the sofa …
What Pets Can and Cant Eat
November 20, 2015
Pets enjoy healthy snacks, too -- even fruits and veggies. Pet parents often think snacks that are packaged for pets will be the best treats in the world, but a lot …
Dog Grooming Anxiety
August 25, 2015
5 Ways to Overcome Your Dog's Grooming Anxiety Not all of our furry friends are afraid of going to the groomer, but to some it’s one of the worst days of …
Exotic Pets
May 9, 2015
What to Know Before Getting an Exotic Pet The title “Exotic Pets” refers to a huge range of animals birds, reptiles, small mammals, and even insects. There are a few general …
What to Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned
March 12, 2015
Help My Pet Is Poisoned If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned by a medication, call your veterinarian immediately. If your veterinarian is not available, call an animal poison …
National Pet Dental Health Month
January 19, 2015
It's time to let your pets shine in the New Year, National Pet Dental Health Month is in February! Pet dentistry has become an established aspect of good veterinary care and …
Doggie Do Do’s & Don’ts
November 13, 2013
What to do with Dog Doo got poop? Now, here are the acceptable methods of disposal: Throw it in the trash, provided your municipality allows it. (Some towns have special disposal requirements.) Plastic …