Blogs & Pet Memorials
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Veterinary Blog
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye Today I want to talk about something very near and dear to my heart. Performing euthanasia is an essential part of veterinary medicine. The word “euthanasia” is derived from a Greek word meaning “good death” (www.oxfordreference.com). I...
Let’s Talk Toenails!
Let’s Talk Toenails! Hello again friends of GVH! Today I wanted to discuss something very basic, but very important - toenail maintenance for dogs and cats. Generally, we recommend regular trims for dogs and cats, although cats that are mostly outdoor and may have...
The One to Read if You Have a Male Cat
Hello cat lovers - specifically, those that have at least one loveable furry male feline in their lives (or plan to get one in the future). This blog is especially for you! Male cats have a few additional considerations beyond general cat things. The things we are...
Pet Memorials
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