Posts by Brian Heuring
The problems fleas create for people — not just pets
Ever wonder why you and your pet are both itching? It could be fleas. It only takes one or two fleas to cause a multitude of prob- lems for your pets, your home and even you. Our recent milder winters have increased thefleapopulationlocally. Fleas thrive in warm, humid weather. These pests can even survive in…
Read MoreItch, scratch, repeat: How to ease your pet’s itching.
What is the main reason dogs go to the vet’s office? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cites skin aller- gies as the No. 1 trigger. Our vet clinic sees the same pattern, and we would like to help ease all pets’ suffering. Most commonly, dogs will itch their heads and ears or even rub…
Read MoreCan all dogs swim?
The sun is blazing and your family is cooling off in your backyard pool or local lake. It seems natural to call the family dog over and encourage him to get in and swim. However, can all dogs swim? Do they even like it? There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” answer to this question, but I would…
Read MoreHas Your Pet Gained the Quarantine 15?
There is a new term floating around — and numbers to back it — showing pets are gaining the “Quarantine 15” during this extra time at home. In fact, Wakefield Research Hospital revealed 33 percent of pets have gained weight in quarantine. With pets and their owners spending more time together at home, many of…
Read MoreHeartworms make pets feel like their living on a treadmill. Here’s how to prevent it.
Just as your family doctor prescribes eating your daily fruits and veggies, we veterinarians strongly recommend heartworm prevention for your pets. From the thousands of pets I have treated, I believe it is not IF your pet will contract heart- worm disease, it’s WHEN if you don’t keep them on preventative medication. Clients will often…
Read MoreFall and Winter Safety Tips for Cat and Dog Owners
When the temperature drops, we advise pet owners the following tips to keep pets safe. Prepare for power outages. Call your veterinary clinic several days in advance to refill your pet’s medications or to pick-up food. Make sure there is enough kitty litter to last several days, in case inclement weather prevents you from driving…
Read MoreWhat to do if Your Pet has a Seizure
A majority of phone calls I receive late at night are from frantic pet owners wondering what to do as they watch their fur babies having a seizure. It is very unnerving to see our pets in pain, and I would like to help. A seizure could be as mild as facial twitching or as…
Read MoreWhat to do if your pet gets bitten by a wild animal
September 28 is World Rabies Day, which reminds us it is a great time to teach pet owners how to prevent infection and what to do if you or your pet comes into contact, or bitten, by a wild animal. Rabies can quickly become deadly to humans and pets. Bats are the #1 carriers of…
Read MoreWhat to do if Your Dog is Stung by a Bee or Wasp
If your dog is similar to mine, then he loves to chase butterflies and (unfortunately) bees! No matter how many times we try to teach our Hudson not to go after bees, it seems the temptation is just too much for our little guy. Every once in awhile, and much to his dismay, a bee…
Read MoreSpring Checklist for Pet Owners
Spring is one of the most enjoyable seasons for pet lovers and our furry best friends. It’s time to get outside, after all! There are a few things to keep in mind 1. Protect your pet from fleas, ticks and Heartworm diseaseWarm weather adventuring means fleas and ticks are ready to bite. There are many different flea and tick prevention…
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