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Ear Mites
Good news—humans can’t get these from pets. Bad news—ear mites are common especially in puppies and kittens. Back to good news—ear mites are easily treatable with a little cleaning and a one-time medication in the ear canal. What to look for You won’t see the ear mites themselves with the naked eye. But you can…
Kennel Cough
Dog owners might know the term “Kennel Cough” particularly if they board or groom their dog. It’s not a new disease, but the growing number of cases in the Cedar Valley concerns us. We hope by educating more pet owners on this disease we can start to limit the spread. Kennel Cough has a full…
A Christmas Note for 2018
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our friends and wonderful clients! Another year has come and gone for all of us as we sit back and reflect on 2018 and anticipate 2019. In July (on my birthday), we started digging a giant hole in an old cornfield that will soon become the new…
A Christmas Note From Tom Taylor, DVM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Christmas notes always seem to have pictures of family, so here is one of mine. This is our youngest son, Wes, and our dogs Chloe and Jade. The bond these three have is incredible. I know you all get what that means–you have the same with your pets. And…
Holiday Gift Ideas From Den Herder Vet’s Pets
Need some last minute holiday pet gifts? How about for the pet lover in your life? Holiday pet gifts don’t have to break the bank. And the best thing about them? You can give the same thing they got last year. Or for their birthday. Or Valentine’s Day. Charity, one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians,…
Jerry Den Herder – One Year Later
“Hello! This is Jerry Den Herder calling, just checking in on Sam.” “How’s our puppy doin’?” “I’m tickled pink to hear that. You keep me posted!” “Super. Excellent. Wonderful.” It’s been one year since we’ve heard those words. Words spoken at lightning speed. Words spoken with passion, wisdom, and gentleness. On December 8, 2016, Jerry…
Local Dog With Unusual Heart Problem
We had an unusual case come through the hospital recently. Unusual in that we don’t see dogs with heart block very often and unusual because of the medical technology involved. Meet Sadie Sadie is a 9 year old German Shepard mix. She stopped being her usual active self. She was lethargic to the point where…
Doggie Dip Tips
This time of year marks the end-of-summer ritual when the area swimming pools close (sniff, sniff) for the season. Many pools open their doors for some canine craziness called a Doggie Dip. Here’s a few things to consider before you release the hounds into the water.
Are You Making These 4 Pet Food Mistakes?
Mistake #1: Emptying Pet Food into a Plastic Tub Where do most of us dump that big bag of pet food when we get home from the store? A plastic tub, of course! You need to know pet food bags are ideal for long-term storage. The original bag will not impart a flavor or leave…
Did You Check for Ticks Today?
One of our staff, Kacie Wagner, is going through a scary time with her two-month-old son, Jett. She asked us to share her story in hopes of educating others to check for ticks everyday. Kacie’s family was in Wisconsin over the 4th of July for their annual trek to Washington Island, the northern most part…
