Notes on
healthy pets.
Short, practical reads from our vets on vaccines, teeth, toxins, cats and older pets. General information, not veterinary advice.
Five more notes.
Toxins
4 min read
Chocolate, grapes, xylitol: what to do in the first hour
Most poisonings are treatable if you act fast. Call first, bring the packaging and do not make your pet vomit at home.
Dental
6 min read
Bad breath is not normal: a guide to pet dental care
Dog breath is usually gum disease. What a real cleaning involves, why it needs anesthesia and what helps at home.
Cats
4 min read
How to bring a cat to the vet without a fight
Leave the carrier out, skip breakfast and cover it with a towel. Small changes that make the visit calmer for everyone.
Senior pets
5 min read
Your senior dog is slowing down. Here is what to check.
Stiffness, sleeping more, drinking more: some of it is age, a lot of it is treatable. What to watch and when to book.
Urgent care
5 min read
When a sick pet can wait until morning, and when it cannot
Most vomiting can wait a few hours. A swollen belly, trouble breathing or a blocked cat cannot. A simple guide for the evening.
Reading won’t fix it.
A visit might.
If something in these notes sounds familiar, a $72 first visit is the fastest way to find out what is going on.