Posts by Denise Caldwell
My Dog Won’t Stop Scratching: Understanding Pet Allergies
Are Pet Allergies Causing Your Dog To Constantly Scratch And Chew Themselves? Fall in the Ozarks brings less humidity, cooler weather, colored leaves, and unfortunately ragweed. Fall means hay fever symptoms in people and allergic dermatitis in our pets. Unlike humans, most pets show signs of allergies through their skin. So, what are pet allergies? An…
Read MoreEbola in Dogs: What Do We Know?
Excalibur, a beloved family dog, was euthanized on Weds, Oct 8th in Madrid, Spain. He was sedated beforehand as many pets are prior to euthanasia. Following the procedure, his body was sealed in a biosecurity device and transferred to a disposal facility for incineration. Excalibur was incinerated because he belonged to Theresa Romero – a…
Read MoreWhat Fall Flea Freeze Out? Busting a Myth That Leaves Pets at Risk
As we head deeper into fall and the temperature starts to chill a bit, it’s easy to worry less about our pets suffering through flea infestations. After all, fleas and other blood-thirsty parasites don’t thrive in the freezing cold, right? That’s true for the most part, but it only paints part of the picture. Many…
Read MoreQuestion and Answer on Generic Rimadyl
Our clients regularly ask us great questions regarding their pets. This was a question Dr. Denise answered via email in August of 2011 regarding the use of a generic carprofen (Rimadyl). Dr. Denise, Can you get me a prescription for the generic of Rimadyl? Spot currently takes Putney Carprofen Caplets, 75mg twice a day. Our…
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