Recently we dedicated a staff meeting to the discussion of low stress handling of feline patients. Our goal is to deliver medical care to our furry friends with the least amount of stress as possible…in a fashion that promotes safety
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Hospice
We can choose a good end of life for our veterinary patients… I have always been interested in end-of-life care for my patients. A good death and a good end to life is the greatest gift that we can give
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Kennel Cough
We’ve recently been experiencing a little uptick in the number of canine patients with kennel cough. This is a relatively benign cough, but it’s a major nuisance for the dog and its people. “Kennel cough” is actually a catch-all term
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Things that go BOOM! in the Summertime: Thunderstorms and Fireworks
Summertime can really push the limits for many dogs with noise fears. Thunderstorms and fireworks alike can cause these dogs to shake, hide in bathtubs and closets, destroy things in the house, and in the worst cases, jump out of
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Antibiotics: Too Much of a Good Thing?
I recently read a number of different articles that all came to the same conclusion: Antibiotics can be lifesaving but their overuse can have deleterious consequences. We’re hearing some good stories in the media recently about the role that bacteria
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Letter Home (to WAH): The First Update
Catherine is an employee at WAH and a third year veterinary student. We love her emails to us and wanted to share one with you. Hello WAH Family! While my parents text me with updates about how unseasonably warm it
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When Your Pet is Diagnosed with Cancer
Cancer is one of our most common diagnoses. It occurs in dogs and cats of all ages and comes in many guises. But in every case, it evokes a predictable series of emotions and responses. The word “cancer” implies the
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Four Keys to Housetraining Your New Puppy
Use all positive reinforcement—rewards—like your happy voice and occasional treats. Hint: Be ready to be outside EVERY time with your puppy! Your new puppy relies on you to provide this positive reinforcement. If you are in the house when your
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Think Like a Cat: The Cat Who Urinates Out of the Box
One of the most common problems that veterinarians are asked to treat is a change in litter box behavior: the cat who is urinating out of the box. The complaint might be in the form of wet yellow surprises on
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