'Tis the time of year that we vets seeย an increased incidence of snake bites-- both venomous and non-venomous. Dr. James Murray of Heartwood Animal Hospital in Youngsville, North Carolina, explains what to do and what not to do if your pet gets in a tussle with a slithering serpent. "Most dogs tend to be bitten … Continue reading My Anaconda Don’t…: Protecting Your Dogs and Cats from Snake Bites
Parvo. Lepto. Kennel cough. Lyme. Rabies. Deworming. Flea, tick, heartworm prevention. You hear all this jargon mentionedย by your veterinarian while you're trying to keep your happy, bouncing new puppy still during its very first vet visit. You tryย to remember all that your vet said, but you leave the clinic feeling frazzled. When should my puppy … Continue reading Puppy Vaccines and Preventative Medicine: How to Protect Your Puppy Like a Boss
An Open Letter to the Veterinary Community Like so many of my wonderful colleagues in the seemingly vast yet surprisingly close-knit profession of veterinary medicine, I was born loving animals. Nearly every memory of my childhood involves my family's Dalmatian or one of our adopted kitties. Being raised Christian also left me pondering how I … Continue reading How I’m Forging My Own Path as a Vet and as a Person