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A pet who is calm is safer and happier than a pet who is terrified – even if they are sleepy. The number one concern we get about the calming medications we use are “will he be too sleepy?”  Depending on your pet’s medication protocol and how their nervous system...

When veterinary clinics properly utilize their credentialed nurses/techs, they open a world where veterinary assistants can be elevated in their positions as well. At Latah Creek Animal Hospital we want to create a place where our team members can have a career. This...

It can be intimidating to be challenged and have to explain your ‘why’ for pricing and charges to clients especially when clients compare what you are doing to what other clinics are doing!   If we don’t believe in what we are doing, our team’s skills and knowledge,...

Across the veterinary field, we often talk about access to care. Usually, we are talking about this in a financial sense, how costs of veterinary care may define an individual’s access to care for their pets. But there is another side to access to care that I never...

FHV-1 is the leading cause of ocular and upper respiratory infections in cats.  It is a species-specific virus, which means it can only be passed among cats.  It is a very common virus, as it is highly contagious and once it infects a cat, they are infected for life. ...

Feline House Soiling House soiling is one of the main reasons cats are relinquished or euthanized and is the most common behavioral complaint of kitty owners. Cats do not house soil as “revenge” or because they are “angry”. It can be a complex, multifactorial problem...

Arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis) is a chronic, painful, progressive condition involving the joints of cats. As in people, this is commonly associated with aging, and likely impacts between 70% and 90% of cats over 12 years old....

By Kayla Poisson, CCDT, PDT, PDT-G, CTDI, CCFC, Elite FFCAT, MAT, KPA-CTPMember of APDT, PPG, LIMA Trainer, AKC Evaluator, Puppy Start Right Instructor What does that mean to advocate for your dog? It means to act in your dog’s best interest. This includes both...

Have you seen the sidekick leash? This leash is one of the best tools for dogs who pull, are reactive or if they out weigh you. This is a slip leash that turns into a head halter but allows effective communication to your dog. Unlike the Gentle Leader and Halti, that...

There are thousands of options for harnesses. How do you know the right one to choose? First, you want one that allows full range of motion of the shoulders. You don’t want to use a harness that goes across the shoulders to prevent movement. Preventing the full range...