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Who Are We Fawning Over?
Oh, Deer! Dr. Lori Cherney is the volunteer vet for the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project (BHWRP). This week’s wildlife was an injured fawn from the Mason City area. This poor deer, just a few months old, was caught in a fence overnight. Some neighbors heard his cries and called local officials who helped free…
Dogs with Disabilities
From time to time we run across something that really inspires us. This story was one of them. We have clients who have pets with a disability. Perhaps a dog with 3 legs, a cat who is blind, or a pet who can’t easily get around. Living with these pets can be challenging at times,…
Behind the Scenes with a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
We often post pictures on social media of the interesting critters we have drop by our clinic. What you may not realize is all the behind-the-scenes work done by our area’s licensed wildlife rehabbers. We owe a huge thanks to the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project (BHWRP) and their rehabbers (Linda Nebbe, Terese Evans, Tracy…
How Do Animals Stay Cool?
True or False: Sweating is the most common way animals regulate body temperature. We really do sweat like pigs. Some creatures poop to keep cool. How exactly do different species keep cool when the temperature rises?
DIY Upholstery Cleaner Is Put to the Test
Puppies are a lot of fun. They can also be a little on the messy side. Ellen, my Bloodhound pup, was having reoccurring urinary tract infections. Fortunately, one of the many benefits of working at a veterinary hospital includes bringing your pet to work. Ellen came with me every day because she had to go…
Patriotic Pets
Why do these three patriotic pets make a purrfect picture for Independence Day? Each breed has red, white, or blue in the name! Redbone Coonhound West Highland White Terrier Russian Blue Can you think of other breeds with a color in the name? Give us your best answers (NO Googling!) in an email or…
What Mammals Have the Best Sense of Smell?
The answers aren’t exactly as plain as the nose on your face. If you think you smell a rat here, think again–they’d smell you first. In a 2014 study at the University of Toyko, researchers classified the olfactory receptor (OR) genes in 13 mammals. The more functional olfactory receptor (OR) genes you have, the better…
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