faq general medical questions

​​Q:  My pet ate something it shouldn't have, what should I do?

• If you think your pet may have eaten something they should not have, it is advised to call your veterinarian before attempting to induce vomiting.  Some items can cause damage to the esophagus when coming back up.  Items ingested for more than 4 hours may no longer be in the stomach, so inducing vomiting would not benefit.
• If your pet has ingested something potentially poisonous, please call the ASPCA Poison Control.  They will work closely with us to make sure we are doing the best form of treatment for your pet.

Q:  My pet is on a heartworm preventative monthly, why do I need to test them yearly?

• According to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Assoc.), it is recommended to test pets every 6 months-1 year.  The test just confirms that the preventative is working to prevent heartworms because no preventative is 100% effective.
• Also our test checks for 3 tick borne diseases in your pet as well. It is always good to know your dogs Lyme status. ​

​Q: What food should I feed my pet?

• Some "go-to" brands of dog food are Science Diet, Royal Canin, and Purina.
• There is no need to focus on looking for a grain free, soy free, meat first, etc...food.  See the attached image for some of the common food myths debunked.