Posts from April, 2012 April 24, 2012 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care Leave it! by Dr. Jessica Cooper Dogs are pack animals. You do not need to “let them be their own person” and “express themselves.” It’s not good for them. They feel much more comfortable knowing where they stand in the pecking order of the pack, which needs to be below you. I don’t care if you teach your dog any other command besides […] Read More Rabbit Nutrition by Dr. Ashleigh Rhoades The most important part of the rabbit’s diet is an unlimited supply of grass hay. Grass hay provides essential fiber as well as proteins, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. Hay also provides some of the work needed to keep the teeth worn down due to all of the chewing the rabbit needs to do to break […] Read More Heat Stroke in Dogs by Dr. Eric Shreves It’s that time of year when the temperature outside starts to rise, the sunshine is abundant, and our outdoor activities become a common place. While outside, most of us will include our four-legged family members to enjoy the sunshine and warmth with us. While we our outside enjoying the summertime, we must be cautious to […] Read More Lily Toxicity in Cats by Dr. Virginia Kiefer Happy Spring! With the coming of spring, we are seeing beautiful flowers and plants (and lots of pollen!) While these flowers and plants are bright and beautiful to behold, some can be dangerous for our furry friends. Specifically, I wanted to address Lily toxicity in cats, especially with Easter right around the corner. Certain species […] Read More
