Featured Health Conditions
Spaying
Pet overpopulation is a significant problem throughout the world and spaying or neutering your pet is an important part of responsible pet owning. Most veterinarians recommend spaying your female dog or cat around 6 months of age.
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Canine Distemper
Widespread vaccination programs have substantially reduced the incidence of canine distemper. Young puppies and older dogs that have not been immunized are at risk for this contagious, incurable, often fatal disease.
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Fleas, Ticks & Mites
Fleas, ticks, and mites can cause your pet—and your family—discomfort and can also lead to serious health problems, including Lyme disease. It’s important to learn how to control these parasites.
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Living With... Canine Distemper
Girl Lee is our beautiful Lab/Pit mix. When we found her, we thought she had a cold, so we took her to the vet to get it cleared up so we could get her spayed. Turns out she had distemper--the vet gave her a 25% chance of survival. Read More







