May Pet of the Month

Weiner, a 15 year-old Dachshund, came to the clinic one morning after getting in a tussle with the family Yorkie. Weiner sustained multiple lacerations, including a serious puncture wound on his right inguinal (groin) area, and injury to the upper palate of his mouth. When we first saw Weiner, things were not looking good. He […]

Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats

Whether a cat should be kept indoors or let out has become a bit of a controversy in recent years. Most cats love going outside to explore, but there are many risks in the great outdoors that can be avoided by keeping them in. There are also concerns about their effect on the environment, as […]

April Pet of the Month

Dora is a spunky little 11 year old Dachshund that was referred to us from an outlying clinic in Linn, Missouri. When she went in for a routine dental cleaning the veterinarian noticed some areas of gingivitis and pus around her canine teeth. She probed the area and found an oronasal fistula. Unfortunately, Dachshunds are […]