Dogs
Gizmo Gidley
What I learned about quality of life and hospice care by Jennifer Gidley, Den Herder Veterinary Hospital Very recently, I had to make the tough decision to help my five year old cat Gizmo cross the rainbow bridge. Since he was a kitten, he had never been healthy. He was a viral cat who suffered…
What Kind of Dog Does a Vampire Have?
A Bloodhound. Did you laugh?? Or groan? Since you are here, please read how to make Halloween a safe night, not a fright night for your pet. Halloween Pet Safety Tips Lock up your pets for part of the night. Halloween is second for lost pet reports (4th of July is tops). Avoid costumes (we’re…
Saying Goodbye: End of Life Concerns
This is by far the hardest and most emotional part of being a pet owner. And we are right there with you–it is the hardest part of our jobs, too. We are all pet lovers and truly feel your pain when this time comes. The end of life can be a sad time, a confusing…
The Inside Scoop on Registering Your Pet’s Microchip
Microchipping your pet is smart. Registering your pet’s microchip is brilliant. So, why don’t more people register? It might be the one-time fee ($19.99 with Home Again, the company our clinic uses). It might be the “What else are they going to sell me” factor. It might be the “Registration form I got at the…
Our Top 20 Dog Names
Naming Your Dog Does it matter what you name your dog? Your dog may or may not have an opinion, but here are a few things to consider before naming your dog. You will say this name many times over the 10-15 years of your dog’s life. You will say it in public as well….
How to Remove a Tick
Even though tick rhymes with ick, don’t ignore them just because they are gross. Prevent them if you can because ticks can carry diseases that affect both humans and animals alike. Prevention! We encourage all pets to be protected against ticks using a product such as Frontline, Nexgard, Revolution and the like. These are given…
Great Names for Pets
Obviously our profession introduces us to lots and lots of four-legged friends. Some have pretty unusual names. And most names seem to come with great stories so here are a few behind our own pets’ names. No laughing. Or judging. We think they are great names for pets. Obviously! Lori Cherney, DVM One of our…
Did You Bring a Stool Sample Today?
When we ask if you brought a stool sample, is your first thought, “Crap, I forgot it!” (No pun intended. Well, maybe.) Our fascination with your pet’s poop is more about your safety and your pet’s health than anything else. We do get a kick out of the cute bags and containers you bring them…
Read Our Staff’s Disaster Preparedness Plans
In thinking of disaster preparedness, we all are pet owners just like you. As staff of a veterinary hospital, we feel we can’t just “talk the talk,” we need to be able to “walk the walk.” We’ve asked our staff about their own disaster plans in case of fire, flood or tornado, and wanted to…
To Buy or Not to Buy, That Is the Question!
Where Can I Buy a Dog? This may surprise you, but one question we have trouble answering is “Do you know where I can buy a (insert your favorite dog breed here)?” Why is this question difficult? One reason is the American Kennel Club recognizes 178 breeds! Knowing responsible breeders for all these choices is…
