Returning to In-Person Appointments
We are happy to announce that we have returned to in-person appointments for our patients (as of May 1st, 2021). Please call from your car to let us know …
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Continuing In-Person Appointments
We are continuing in-person appointments for our patients this autumn, but kindly request that only one person accompany each pet into the building (due to the size of our exam rooms …
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Thank you to all who participated in our “Going to the Dogs” winter fundraiser to support the Akron Children’s Hospital Doggie Brigade Program! Cynthia Duncan, supervisor of the Reinberger …
Can My Dog Catch Ebola?
If your dog were to be so unfortunate to come in direct contact with Ebola virus, it could become infected. However, there is no reason to expect your dog …
Is Heartworm Disease Incidence in Dogs Decreasing?
Sadly, heartworm disease is not decreasing. It is ever present and wide spread. It is found around the world. It is estimated that more than one million dogs are …
My Dog Swallowed Something. What Should I Do?
Depending on the size of your dog and what exactly he swallowed, the answer may be as close as your medicine cabinet. Hydrogen peroxide can enable the dog to …
Puppy and Kitten Vaccine Series?
Technically, it only requires two vaccines to develop a lasting immune response. The first sensitizes the immune system and the second induces long term immunity. Why, then do youngsters …
Bee Stings?
Yip! (Dog language for ouch!) Bee sting! Now what? Like people, dogs can react to insect stings in a number of ways. Dogs who have not been stung before …
Why Are Calico Cats Always Female?
First, let’s define what makes a cat calico. The term calico doesn’t refer to a cat breed but a color pattern. Calico cats and tortoise shell cats have coat …
Pet Food – “Guaranteed Analysis”: What does it really tell us?
The guaranteed analysis on pet food labels is supposed to give us some information about the nutritional value of the food. It does its job very poorly, though. The …