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• posted: Feb. 14, 2024
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• heartworm,  heartworm disease,  heartworm disease in dogs,  mosquitoes

Pet owners in the Northeast United States are unfortunately already familiar with Lyme Disease, but there is another vector-borne disease* that is growing in incidence in the area: Heartworm Disease. Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2024
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• honey bees,  honey,  bees,  pollinator

It is well known that veterinarians care for many different species of animals. However, you may be surprised to know that they also are involved in the health of honey Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• motion sickness,  motion sickness in pets,  motion,  sickness

We love taking our pets with us on adventures with us, but the feeling isn’t always mutual. Dogs and cats can become sick while riding in the car and this Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• boarding,  pet boarding,  dog boarding,  cat boarding,  kennel

The world has become more “pet friendly” allowing pets in public places, driven by the desire for owners to keep their pets with them as much as they are able. Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• kennel cough,  CIRD,  canine,  infectious,  respiratory,  disease,  respiratory disease

As the weather cools and the holidays bring travel, we often see an increase in what is commonly referred to as kennel cough. This is partly because dog boarding facilities Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• adrenal gland disease,  addison's disease,  addison's,  adrenal disease,  adrenal disease in pets

Many people have heard of organs such as the kidneys or liver, but there is a smaller organ that can be very problematic if it is not functioning properly; the Read More

• posted: Aug. 07, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• AAHA,  American Animal Hospital Association,  Veterinary excellence,  accreditation,  accredited hospital

AAHA Accredited. You may have seen this statement on your veterinarian’s website, or on a plaque in their waiting room, but you may not be aware of what it means. Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• zoonosis,  zoonotic diseases,  zoonotic diseases in dogs,  zoonotic diseases in cats,  diseases,  pet diseases

The World Health Organization defines a zoonotic disease as an infectious disease that jumps from a non-human animal to a human. It can be a virus, bacteria, or a parasite Read More

• posted: Jun. 21, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• seizures,  seizures in cats,  seizures in dogs,  pet seizures

If you have ever witnessed any animal or person having a seizure, it can be very frightening. This article will briefly outline the types of seizures that can affect dogs Read More

• posted: May 12, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• heatstroke,  heatstroke in dogs,  heatstroke in cats,  overheating,  overheating in dogs,  overheating in cats

As warmer weather draws nearer, we tend to spend more time outside with our pets. Because of this, there is an increased risk of our pets experiencing overheating and/or heatstroke Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• grapes,  dogs eat grapes,  grape posioning,  grape toxicicity,  grapes dangerous for dogs,  dog ate grapes

Last month, we discussed a toxicity that mainly affects cats (lilies). In this month’s article, the focus is on a toxin that seems to target dogs, found in grapes and Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2023
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• lily,  lily toxicity,  lily toxicity in cats

As winter makes way for spring, many of us cannot wait to bring life back into our homes in the form of flowers. A common flower in many bouquets, often Read More