A dramatic increase in standing water will provide ample areas for mosquito breeding. By Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay The effects of our recent excessive rain will have impacts throughout our ecosystems and pet [...]
If you are advised to go to the emergency clinic, be prepared for potentially long wait times. Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay During the past couple of years the veterinary field has reached a [...]
Chronic allergy dogs will have recurrent skin and ear infections unless the allergies are controlled. Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay We have entered into the peak of the allergy season for many people and pets. [...]
If you plan to travel by air, your pet will need to be examined by a licensed and certified veterinarian A baggage handler takes care of a pet dog in a crate.Photo courtesy airpetsinternational.com By [...]
COVID-19 has been documented in both dogs and cats who have been living with infected humans. By Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay COVID-19 has ravaged the world during the past couple of years. Scientists [...]
Groomers can play a vital role in keeping your pet clean and healthy as well as detecting diseases. Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Pet grooming is big business. Although most of a groomer’s [...]
"Just as we have changed our expectations in every facet of our lives, we need to make some adjustments when it comes to our pets in order to navigate the new world." By Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay [...]
"In addition to the long term medical complications of declawing, there are also common behavior complications." Photo courtesy humanrescue.org By Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Excessive scratching, particularly at furniture, is a [...]
Many producers house production animals in indoor, temperature controlled environments, but high summer temperatures and longer heat waves have proved costly. By Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay As we begin to emerge from another historic [...]
The sustainability and environmental impacts of animal farming has recently taken harsh criticism. By Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay In recent years the food industry has spent billions developing alternatives to animal proteins that [...]