Chilla

Yes to #12! My husband and I were in the ER waiting room for several hours and the man a few chairs over was watching a football game on his phone with no headphones and would cheer intermittently as well. Safe to say nobody there was appreciative.

Yes! Also, if you have one dog in the house that goes to doggy daycare/boarding/grooming and one that stays home. Both still need the vaccine because they can bring it home with them!

It may be more common in rural areas of the US. You can buy ‘5 way’ vaccines (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, and parvovirus) at feed stores. People will buy it because it is cheaper. Thats why I shared this. I see many clients do this thinking it is going to protect their pet… Read More

Yes! (Vet here) It is not “normal” for your pet to be afraid the vet’s office. Medication helps them feel more comfortable. If left unchecked anxiety will compound with each visit and will make it all the more difficult if they need to be hospitalized in the future.

Vet here. Vaccines from the store are not equal to the ones from your vet. There is no way to know if the ones from the store were properly refrigerated from point A to point B. I have seen so many dogs with Parvo that received store bought vaccines. Always bring new puppies in for… Read More

Also if your senior dog (especially small breeds) seems to be getting worn out faster while playing, panting more, or coughing. Please bring this up at your next appointment as this can be a symptom of heart disease. We see it a lot in older small breed dogs and if caught we can help… Read More

100% agree (vet here). Also if you are getting a doodle, don’t forget that you are getting personality traits from both sides. I see lots of people get aussiedoodles and then wonder why they are such high energy or are nipping at their kids heels when they run.

Veterinarian here. Many people think that as dogs get older it is normal and not something to worry about to see them take longer to stand up, not want to jump in the car, or walk stiffly. These are often symptoms of arthritis. Dogs are tough animals that don’t show pain like we do.… Read More

Tour the home a second time! And if you have family that are more experienced buyers, bring them too. My husband and I both had our fathers there and they really helped give the house a good once over. They helped us see pros and cons that we didn’t. I hated that the basement had… Read More

I agree! Teaching is vital and important job but I cannot imagine picking a career where you know you will never make enough to live comfortably.