What to expect at your puppy’s visits with us: • At every visit we weigh your pet and we will keep a record of this throughout your pet’s life. As your puppy grows, we need to track her size. However, even in adult dogs, weight is an important part of health and...

Few things frighten a pet owner as much as the prospect of losing a pet. The door didn’t close all the way. The gate was left open. There’s a hole you didn’t know about in the fence. Accidents happen. Thankfully, a few valuable tools, such as a microchip, can help...

Did you know that one of the most common serious injuries veterinarians see in large dogs is also a common human injury? Tears of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) in dogs is equivalent to injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in humans. This ligament in...

My name is Stephanie Adams and I am a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician. I am also the lead veterinary nurse here at Family Pet Health. That is quite a mouthful, but what does it really all mean? My role in the clinic is to support the veterinarians, lead the...

February is 'Pet Dental Health Month.' Check out this video from Dr. Shirley walking you through the process of a dental cleaning for your pet.

Love is in the air as February is the month of love. Although Valentine’s Day chocolates are a danger to our pets and should be kept out of reach, another threat this time of year is skunks. Skunks are much more active during the month of February during their...

With our New Year’s resolutions just around the corner, now is the perfect time to add exercising with your dog to your list. Not only is walking important to our well being, it also helps our canine companions get some fresh air and time with the ones they love....

Almost a third of all Americans will travel more than 50 miles this holiday season. Many of those trips will include the family pet. Much like traveling with young children, traveling with your pet requires some extra planning and preparation to ensure a stress free...

If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a veterinarian or how to become a vet, our Dr. Jennifer Nunnery wrote this letter to her younger self to share about that journey. Dear Younger Me, You get to be a veterinarian when you grow up! Can you believe it? Yes,...

It’s that time of year when funny pictures of dachshunds dressed up as hot dogs and of pugs in pumpkin outfits start to show up in our Facebook and Instagram feeds. You may be among the millions of Americans who are set to spend more than $500 million this...