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Ruff Ruff Ruff! …My Knee Hurts!
Dr. Garrett Levin, DVM, Diplomate ACVS As the winter approaches and the snow falls on the mountains, we look forward to spending time outside with our dogs. Whether you enjoy Alpine or Nordic skiing, injuries - in both us and our best friends are not unusual. One of...
Normal vitals for a dog
Our question this week was: What are the normal vitals for a dog? - Marie L. Answer Hi – thanks for your email. Great question. I'm glad you asked this. We have a great article on the site – I'll include information from that article for you here. Normal vital signs...
7 Things You Can Do to Make Halloween Safer for Your Pet
Don't feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum); Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar and ID tag) in case s/he escapes through the open door...
At BEVS, Owners Spare No Expense to Save Their Pets
Gizmo's eyes were whirling. The 2-year-old pug couldn't focus on his mom, Wendy Beane, when she brought him to Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists in Williston on a recent Monday at the recommendation of her regular veterinarian. About a month ago, that...
Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
If you care leave them there! If you find a young animal or bird that appears to be abandoned, do not pick it up. If You Find a Sick or Injured Animal For the wellbeing of all wildlife in Vermont and for your own safety, taking a wild animal into captivity is illegal....
Who’s in charge of your animal’s care while you’re away?
The reservations are made, the bags are packed, and you’re ready for your trip. If you’re not taking your animal(s) with you, who’s in charge of healthcare decisions while you’re away? Cell phones and computers have made it much easier to stay in touch and be...
13 animal emergencies that should receive immediate veterinary consultation and/or care
Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop within 5 minutes Choking, difficulty breathing or nonstop coughing and gagging Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, coughing up blood, or blood in urine Inability to urinate or pass feces (stool), or obvious pain associated...
Pets in Vehicles
Every year, hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion because they are left in parked vehicles. We've heard the excuses: "Oh, it will just be a few minutes while I go into the store," or "But I cracked the windows..." These excuses don't amount to much if your pet...
The Dangers of Blue-Green Algae
It began as an innocent walk in the park: A 9-month-old, 60 lb. German Shepherd mix went out for a stroll with her owner before spending 30 minutes alone in the backyard. When the dog reentered the house, her owner noticed that her eyes were rolling back and that her...
Hiking Safety Tips
Looking to escape your hometown haunts for a wilderness hike? Don't forget your pooch! Dogs love to explore our country's vast natural resources as much their two-legged counterparts—not to mention, hiking is great exercise for all. But remember, a hiking trail isn't...
