I investigated and found that we were charging a bit less than many of our neighboring clinics. These new clients were coming to us after calling around to find the lowest fee. I didn’t want to continue to do more than my “share” of these sad procedures. So I adjusted our fees to be more in line with the costs of neighboring clinics. I am sure that you can appreciate that the process of parting with a pet is painful and emotionally draining for everyone involved. When the tim

One of the most frustrating conditions we encounter on a regular basis is Acral Lick Granuloma or Acral Lick Dermatitis. Lick Granulomas appearas round, raised lesions, typically on one of the legs. Dogs will continually lick and chew at this lesion, especially when unattended.  There are many causes for such lesions.  One of our technicians, Shannon, has a pet with this condition. She shared the following video and results from treating her pet with therapeutic laser (not to

Two recent cases of pyometra serve as a reminder… We recently wrote an article about one of the serious diseases that is PREVENTABLE, Pyometra.  Over the past few weeks, we have had an unusual number of critically ill dogs that have been diagnosed with pyometra. Let me briefly review. Dogs go into “heat” or estrus approximately twice a year. Over time,  the lining of the uterus thickens. During each heat cycle, the cervix dilates and bacteria in the urinary tract has a pathwa