Meet Gypsy! Gypsy is a BACS and Hopalong rescue. Best guess is that she is a Chihuahua-Papillon mix, about 7 years old. She is a happy, friendly little doggie who loves snuggling with her humans, playing with her cats, diving under the bed covers, and going for long walks with lots of good sniffs.   She hates rain and wet grass, and fears large dogs (especially German Shepherds) and large inanimate objects. She has wags and licks for just about any human who crosses her path, and she is quite insulted if people ignore her!    Read More →

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The Dangers of Obesity By Dr. Wendy Brooks and the VIN A common justification for over-feeding  treats is that a pet deserves a higher quality of life as a trade off for longevity. While this might on some level make sense (after all, a pet munching on a treat is certainly getting a great deal of satisfaction from doing so), the other consequences do not make for higher life quality in the big picture. Click here to learn about some problems that obese animals must contend with while they are enjoying their treats and table scraps. Determining the correct diet for your pet can be tricky. Contact us atRead More →

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Fleas are certainly not welcome guests to both pets and their owners.  Dogs and cats share the same fleas, and it is important that all pets in your home are on a flea preventive.  Having the knowledge of how to prevent or eliminate fleas is crucial in the health and happiness of your pet and the rest of your household.  To correctly implement environmental flea control, we must first understand the flea life cycle: There are four stages in the life cycle of the flea: Flea eggs are whitish and about 0.5 millimeter (1/32”) in length. They are unlikely to be seen without a magnifying glass. Eggs areRead More →

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When your pet is scratching their ears or shaking their head, it’s common for many pet owners to believe ear mites have taken refuge in their pets’ ears.  However, while ear mites are common in some pets, most cases have proven to be bacteria or yeast infections. Ear mites are most commonly found in kittens, and less often in adults.  These eight-legged parasites feed on the wax and oils in a kitten’s ear canal, and have a three-week life cycle.  If left untreated, ear mites can cause an infection that produces a dark, coffee ground-like discharge.  Ear mites are most often passed from pet toRead More →

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