In our world, "Local" also refers to how we keep our patients comfortable. Whenever possible, we prefer performing minor procedures using sedation and local anesthesia rather than full general anesthesia. What does that look like? A relaxing "nap" medication. A...
Nutrition, Choosing Pet Food
All day, everyday. Cuteness photo dump
Sometimes I forget that everyone doesn't get to play with cats and dogs all day at their job, love that I do! Have a great weekend everyone. [dsm_masonry_gallery gallery_ids="265836,265837,265835,265839,265838,265840" use_lightbox="on" use_zoom_on_hover="on"...
Beware of Lilies, Fatal for Cats
Speaking of spring, let’s talk about some hidden dangers in our gardens and floral bouquets. One of the most dangerous beauties for cats is the ever common lily. The entire plant from pollen to water in the vase can lead to fatal kidney failure in cats within hours to...
Happy Monday Morning!
Hope this brings a smile to your face to start the week. Not quite how my flowers look yet, but it is good to have aspirations.
A mistake, village, and advocacy
They say it takes a village, and this is mine. This photo was taken during a moment of celebration, but I am sharing it today for a different reason: because this is the team that keeps me and your pets safe when things aren't perfect. I made a mistake this week. A...
4 veterinarians, some pizza, and a lot of geeking out on veterinary medicine
I love learning and research. Diving deep into, well, almost anything, is a hobby and sometimes an obsession of mine. Tonight, I spent the evening with three amazing veterinarians discussing a lecture on cat bladder disease, sharing wisdom only gained from experience....
They say love never truly leaves us, it just changes shape
It is never easy losing a beloved pet. But there is a special kind of joy that comes when our team gets to see puppies and kittens find new homes with our beloved long-term owners. We are so happy for you Kiwi!
This is me. 1974
I cannot remember this exact moment but I can feel it. The scrappy barn kitten, warm in my arms. The smell of dirt, fresh air, and cows that came with visits to my grandparents’ remote Kansas farm. A feeling of calm safety comes over me seeing this photo. This is a...
Too few teeth “Wisdom” teeth in dogs and cats
So what if your dog or cat is missing a few teeth, it just makes their smile more charming, right? Maybe. But in some cases what appears to be “just a missing tooth” is actually “a tooth that never erupted” or pushed through the gums to see the light of day. This can...
Buck hit the jackpot with his forever family
So fun seeing Buck today for his first visit after joining his forever home. I love a good rescue and we are so excited that he found the perfect new family. Buck knew exactly what toy he wanted from the treasure bone (one of my favorite memories as a child from the...










