With no blossom-killing Spring frosts this year, pollen levels have made this a very severe early allergy season for people and pets alike! Pollens dispersed by air may travel for great distances. For example, ragweed pollen has been collected as far as 400 miles out to sea and as high… read more →
We never want to imagine a scenario were a pet needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but if you find your pet non-responsive without a pulse, knowing how to jump in and help can make the critical difference. One of my friends recently had a heart attack and was saved by CPR,… read more →
By far, the most important treatment for any overweight arthritic pet is weight loss. Studies in humans have shown a three fold benefit in decreased joint pain for every pound lost. We assume the same would be true for pets. Once pets have developed arthritis it has been shown that… read more →
Spring has arrived, along with the appearance of hungry nymph and adult ticks. Learn the facts to protect your pet. This weekend may finally signal the end of winter and we’re all ready to come out of hibernation with our pets and enjoy long spring walks and play time at… read more →
Spring has arrived, along with the appearance of hungry nymph and adult ticks. Learn the facts to protect your pet. Myth 1 – I don’t live in a wooded or weedy area, so my pet can’t get ticks. In the past, this was generally true, but wildlife who are responsible… read more →
Pet owners know taking your whole “family” to the dog park or the great outdoors is great fun, but the clean-up, not so much. A dog-friendly concept car from Nissan is everything a pet owner would want for the comfort and welfare of their animals. The Nissan X-Trail features an… read more →
In the coming weeks you are going to notice some subtle changes at PSVC to decrease Stress, Anxiety, and Fear while your pets are in our Clinic. It will be noticeable right as you enter the front doors where there will be baskets containing towels sprayed with feline calming pheromones… read more →
The Fall 2016 prediction for this winter was for it to be a very harsh, cold winter — and it’s been anything but! (Hope I’m not jinxing our March.) Because of the very short stretches of temperatures in the teens and twenties, Ticks have been intermittently active all winter. Even… read more →
We are introducing a new concept in scheduling for PSVC which has been in use by other healthcare professionals for decades – Forward Booking of Appointments. We will increasingly be suggesting a date for your next annual wellness exam or your pet’s semi-annual geriatric exam. This also applies to recheck… read more →
Five reasons why your dog needs a yearly heartworm and Lyme test – even if you faithfully give heartworm preventives every month! 1. Lyme disease is on the rise: Our heartworm test also tests for exposure to Lyme disease and FOUR other tick-transmitted diseases. Lyme disease in our client’s dogs… read more →