Does My Pet Really Need Dental X-Rays?
So your dog’s breath smells a little, and you’ve decided to give in and get his teeth cleaned at the vet. The cost of the procedure can vary from one clinic to the next, depending on how much is involved. At Rock Bridge Animal Hospital we aim to be thorough, because if you’re going to […]
My Dog Got Heat Stroke
My dog got heat stroke this past weekend. It was scary, especially since I thought I was being careful enough to avoid that situation. Fortunately since I knew what to look for I caught it early and it had a happy ending. I thought I’d share my experience so you can see just how quickly […]
Babies, Babies, Babies!
We doctors are back in the office, having each welcomed a healthy new baby into our homes! Dr. Forbes and her husband brought home a little boy named Caiden. My husband and I (Dr. Sappington) had a little girl named Abigail. Everyone is doing great and we are all getting used to the changes that […]
Old Man Winter Is Back
It seems winter has arrived. We have highs in the 30’s all week, and I’ve witnessed snow flurries the last two mornings. Being a generally cold-blooded person, I can’t say I’m quite ready to accept the disappearance of 60 degree weather, but unfortunately I have no say in the matter.
Help! My Cat Is Peeing Everywhere!
Have a cat that’s decided the bathroom sink makes a good restroom? Or your laundry basket, or worse yet, your pillow??? Well, I can tell you it isn’t out of spite. There are lots of medical reasons for these urinary accidents, as well as behavioral ones, and it is important to get to the root […]
Allergies
It’s one of the most frustrating conditions we see in dogs and cats, and we happen to be in the middle of allergy season. Many pet owners deal with the frustration of a pet that just won’t stop scratching or chewing or licking themselves. It cuts into their sleep, and into their wallet with repeated […]
Noise Phobias
BANG! Pop. Whizzzzzz… ‘Tis the season for fireworks! And while they may put us in a festive spirit, a terrified pooch can dampen the mood. Your pup may just sit by you and shiver, pace, pant, or look for a hiding place under a table or bed. But sometimes a pet can become destructive from […]
Online Pharmacies: Shop Smarter!!
More and more people are going online to buy their pet’s medications every day. While we always hope our clients will choose to support the local small business and buy from their vet, we also respect their right to shop around. In the end it is most important that your pet is taken care of, […]
Ticks
Ticks are one of those pests that just gives you the heebie jeebies. You see one, and you feel like they’re all over you! Well there is good reason to be so grossed out by them. Ticks transmit a variety of nasty diseases that no one wants to get, including your pets! The tick’s […]
Fleas
We all know what they are: little jumping, blood sucking insects. They feast on our cats and dogs, and every once in a while take a bite from a person too. They cause our pets misery, and gross us out. How does your pet pick up fleas in the first place? Typically it starts […]
