Care and Feeding Part 3 – Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Welcome to the final installment of Care and Feeding (for now!).  I wanted to talk about a sensitive subject – obesity in our companion pets.  While Garfield made for an adorable cartoon cat, in real life carrying some extra weight can have serious consequences...

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...

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...