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Why does my veterinarian ask me to bring a stool (fecal sample) to my pet’s wellness exam each year?
Veterinarians typically request that pet’s owners bring a fresh stool (fecal) sample to their pet’s wellness exam every year. The stool samples are examined at a microscopic level to look for intestinal parasites (many parasites are very tiny and impossible to detect with the human eye) in a pet’s feces. [Read more…]
Tis the season to be joyful, giving, and watchful! We love celebrating the holidays in all of their glory: Christmas lights, baking, decorations, and festive fun. Sometimes we get so caught up in the moments and we may forget to consider whether it’s safe for our pets! Here is a quick list of a few things to keep in mind this holiday season. [Read more…]
Warm weather is fast approaching Central Oregon. While the sunshine and warmer weather brings fun summertime adventures, it also brings pesky insects like the mosquito. Let’s behonest, no one likes mosquitoes. They are irritating and one bite can be itchy and unpleasant. Did you know that besides being a nuisance, mosquito bites can be harmful to our dogs? Mosquitoes can be hosts to a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, otherwise known as heartworms. [Read more…]
