Meet Fergus!  He is a future service pup that Erika, a Licensed Veterinary Technician at our Bristow location, is raising until he is about 18 months old.  Here is Erika’s story about how she got started with Guiding Eyes for the…

Take Your Dog to Work Day is held on a Friday in June each year and we think this is a great opportunity for you to have access to instant stress relief at work, educate fellow co-workers on responsible pet…

Due to a problem in the manufacturing plant, our preferred feline rabies vaccine (PureVax) has gone on a temporary backorder.  The problem has been resolved, but the plant must go through a re-approval process before more vaccine can be made. …

Many people find the task of trimming a dog’s nails intimidating. The nail contains both a blood vessel (the “quick”) and a nerve that can lead to bleeding and pain if the nail is cut too short. Yet nail trims…

The first time someone learns about crate training a dog, their initial response is usually negative. Who wants to keep a dog in a cage? In reality, crate training keeps young and adolescent dogs safe when no one is home…

Heartworms are one of the most deadly parasites of dogs and cats. Is your pet at risk? The answer is a resounding YES. It doesn’t matter whether you own an all indoor cat or a dog who likes to romp…

Heartworm tests are blood tests run to determine if an animal is infected with heartworms. The test may be run in-house or sent to a reference laboratory. If run in-house, results are often available in as little as 10 minutes.…

Selecting a food for your pet can become a frustrating and confusing experience when looking at the label. What does all that information really mean? What is important and what is not? How do you know if you are choosing…

Hookworms get their name from their hook-like teeth. Hookworms are one of the most dangerous intestinal parasites of dogs and cats because they feed on blood. These parasites use their sharp teeth to attach to the interior lining of the…