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Food allergy testing – it it gold or garbage?

by Brian Evans | Feb 1, 2020 | Facts and Myths, Pet Health and Wellness

An edited transcript is provided below:  Today, my goal is to save you some money. And that’s because you can go to pet stores and you can buy these various tests. There are genetic tests you can buy but one I’m going to focus on today is the food allergy...

Just Food For Dogs – is it healthier?

by Brian Evans | Jan 21, 2020 | Pet Health and Wellness

An edited transcript is provided below: Today, we are going to go back to talking about food. I know it’s like every other blog that I do is talking about diets, but there’s always so many questions about it and there’s also so much marketing that is...

Updated cat and kitten vaccine recommendations

by Brian Evans | Jan 20, 2020 | Pet Health and Wellness

An edited transcript of the video is provided below:  What I want to talk to you about today is an update for cat vaccines. Now, we make our recommendations for cat vaccines based on these national guidelines that are created by the experts in the field, typically...
Should my dog have an ovariectomy or an ovariohysterectomy? And what’s the difference?

Should my dog have an ovariectomy or an ovariohysterectomy? And what’s the difference?

by Brian Evans | Aug 31, 2019 | Facts and Myths, Pet Health and Wellness

An edited transcript of the video is provided below: Today I want to talk to you about spaying. And the difference between what we should be doing, and what a lot of vets are actually doing, which is an ovariohysterectomy verses an ovariectomy. We will discuss why it...
Should I give my pet CBD? Is it helpful? Are there any side effects?

Should I give my pet CBD? Is it helpful? Are there any side effects?

by Brian Evans | Aug 16, 2019 | Facts and Myths, News, Pet Health and Wellness

https://vimeo.com/350888264An edited transcript of the video is provided below:We’re going to broach a subject today which everybody’s talking about, it’s all over the internet, it’s the new thing that everybody’s trying to treat their...
When is the best time to spay a dog?

When is the best time to spay a dog?

by Brian Evans | Jul 31, 2019 | Facts and Myths, Pet Health and Wellness

https://vimeo.com/350888273An edited transcript of the video is provided below:I get a lot of questions about when is the best time to spay a dog. People come in, they’re really stressed out about it, they want to make the right decision and they’ve gotten...
What’s Wrong with Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings?

What’s Wrong with Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings?

by Brian Evans | Dec 2, 2018 | Facts and Myths, Pet Health and Wellness

What’s Wrong with Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings? By Greg Bishop, DVM I think anyone who’s ever been around a dog recognizes that their mouths usually stink pretty bad. “Doggie breath” is an endearing term for halitosis, or foul breath, and it’s extremely common....
Should I let my cat go outside? The indoor vs. outdoor cat debate.

Should I let my cat go outside? The indoor vs. outdoor cat debate.

by Brian Evans | Nov 12, 2018 | Facts and Myths, Pet Health and Wellness

The Great Outdoors (debate) – what are the health risks of letting your cat roam free?\ By Greg Bishop, DVM Of all the domesticated animals, cats are certainly the most polarizing; it’s pretty hard to find someone who is just ambivalent towards cats. When you...
Is Nexgard going to kill my dog?!? (Spoiler alert – no)

Is Nexgard going to kill my dog?!? (Spoiler alert – no)

by Brian Evans | Oct 11, 2018 | Facts and Myths, News, Pet Health and Wellness

Dear clients, We have been receiving a lot of questions since the FDA recently released an advisory regarding flea products such as Nexgard and Bravecto. This class of drugs is known as the Isoxazoline group of medications and has an overall very wide safety margin....
Why does my chihuahua/yorkie/shihpoo/(other dog that fits in my bag) get the same vaccine amount as a Great Dane?

Why does my chihuahua/yorkie/shihpoo/(other dog that fits in my bag) get the same vaccine amount as a Great Dane?

by Brian Evans | Aug 16, 2018 | Pet Health and Wellness

Should little dogs get the same amount of vaccine as a big dog? A common question we get asked is: “Why does my little 2 pound yorkie get the same amount of vaccine as a 90 pound rottie?”  Seems like a reasonable question since their flea and heartworm...
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