Hi! I’m Leslie. Pet parents or future pet parents I’m here for you. As a pet nurse, my goal is to give you helpful, professional insight, to elevate your pet parenting experience. Lets keep your four-legged family members happy and healthy. To me, pets are family and the human animal bond is key to the health and wellbeing of both pet and pet parent.
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There is a commercial on the radio that touts outdoor pet control will “protect your pet” from diseases spread by mosquitos. Technically killing mosquitoes, limiting contact reduces the risk of heartworm infection. Don’t let this give you a false sense of security when it comes to the threat of heartworm disease to your dog and […]
One of my favorite patients came into the clinic today, Dr. Jones. He is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) positive or infected with FIV. Many misconceptions exist about the disease often making it challenging for them to be adopted. Dr. Jones was left on the street when his former owners moved. Our client adopted Dr. Jones, […]
If your pet became lost, you would want to do everything you can to make sure they come home, right? Having pet identification that is readable and current for your furry family member is the best way you can increase the odds that you and your precious pet will be reunited if they become […]
Did you know International Pooper Scooper Week starts today? No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke, this is a real thing. April 1 – 7 is set aside to educate pet parents and protect our communities, specifically our drinking water. Ten Million tons of waste is created by the 78 million dogs who reside in […]
It has been one heck of a winter and the spring like weather is a welcome change. Spring is also a reminder that we are coming into full-blown parasite season, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes put our pets at risk. Heartworm prevention is a crucial piece in the overall health of our pets. Mosquitos aren’t parasites, […]
There’s an App for That! Smart phones, for good or bad connect us with our world. Family and friends are a text or video chat away. We can’t seem to disconnect from work. Pet parents can use infinitely many apps to stay connected to their pets or help manage vet check-ups, feeding, hire pet sitters. […]
As pet parents, we have a responsibility to not only care for our pet but do what we can for the greater pet population. I don’t mean in a financial way or adopting more pets than we can afford. Simply spaying or neutering your pet is one of the single greatest things we can do […]
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” says the Benjamin Franklin quote ; rings true today when it comes to pet dental care. Healthy teeth and gums are an essential part to your pets’ overall health. You invest in your pets’ happiness with family time, time to play and exercise, sweaters to […]
Winter can present challenges to your pets well-being. Dogs need to go outside not just when nature calls but it is essential for them to get exercise for their physical and mental well-being. Although cats most often use the facilities indoors, many venture outside on a regular basis as well. It’s not to late for these […]
Declawing cats has its supporters and opponents. In 2017 the Association of Feline Practioners (AAFP) published their position statement on feline onychectomy or declaw. They strongly oppose the elective procedure. Some veterinarians and veterinary hospitals are no longer performing this procedure. There are alternatives to declaws. The position statement by AAFP has brought out arguments […]