What to Know About Heartworm Disease

Hello again everyone! Today I wanted to touch base about heartworm disease in dogs. Cats can also theoretically get heartworms, but it is pretty rare and generally their bodies only support 1-3 adult worms as they are not the ideal host, so this post is really going...

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...