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We live in a generation of instantaneous information. Don’t know what to make for dinner? Use Google to find a new tasty recipe! Hear a song in the grocery store that you really liked? There’s an App for that! With the development of smart phones and tablets we are spending more and more of our time on the internet. Access to all this information makes it easier than ever to research a topic and make a decision about anything, including the health of your pets. More and more of our clients are going online to research at home treatments or…

Ear infections are most often due to an over growth of bacteria or yeast in the ear canal. This can be caused by mites, trapped water, growing hair or a foreign body in the ear. Ear infections are often secondary complications to other problems such as environmental or food allergies, hypothyroidism or excessive amounts of ear wax. Due to the shape of the ear canal frequent bathing, swimming or incorrect cleaning can lead to infections as it is hard for debris and water to escape the canal. Dogs with long or floppy ears are especially prone to ear infections for…

Camping is a great way to spend some time with the family, but what’s quality family time without our furry friends? Camping with your dog can either be a lot of fun or a lot of work. There are many things to consider when bringing your dog on a camping trip and any camper knows that making sure you’re properly prepared is very important before setting off into the wilderness. Training Your dog doesn’t need to be Einstein but let’s be honest; if your dog doesn’t listen to your when you give a command it can make for a very…