Blog: Dog

Stella the dog in a Time Out basket

Where are they now? The Ongoing Antics of The Shish Kabob.

By:  Dr. Sarah Martin. So a few days ago, Stella came in for her annual exam, vaccine update and heartworm prevention. I asked for an update, and wow, did I ever get some great and crazy stories! It seems the list of what Stella will eat is endless….as well as...

Dog lying in bed

Help! My pet vomited! Do I need to go to the vet?

Written by Dr. Sarah Martin Well…maybe. Let’s face it. If you live with pets, either dogs or cats, occasionally you will have to deal with some throw up.  Very intermittent and irregular vomiting episodes can be no cause for concern. For example the dog that throws up his breakfast but...

Cat looking up with mouth slightly open

Top 3 Signs Your Pet Needs Dental Attention

Bad breath Just because Fluffy drinks out of the toilet doesn’t mean she should be suffering from bad breath.  Halitosis (bad breath) is a very common finding in our pets and is most commonly secondary to dental disease. Bleeding gums When you see blood on Rover’s toy after playing with...

Dog holding a bone against white background

Why Veterinarians HATE bones…

By Dr. Sarah Martin Jazz had a great Christmas. She was given a ham bone as a gift and went to town. She loved it! On Boxing Day Jazz’s family decided to take her to our local emergency clinic, Brant Norfolk Veterinary Clinic because she was straining to defecate. The...