• "A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue" -Author Unknown
  • "Every boy should have two things: a dog and a mother willing to let him have one." - Anonymous
  • "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies." - Gene Hill
  • A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same. - Elbert Hubbard
  • "A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away." -Bil Keane
  • "A meow massages the heart." - Stuart McMillan
  • "There is more to life than increasing speed." -Mahatma Ghandi
  • "Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it." - J. Petit Senn
  • "If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong." - Pat Parelli
  • "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." - Winston Churchill
  • "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." -Roger Caras
  • "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." - Winston Churchill
  • "Agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." - George Eliot
  • "To err is human - to forgive, canine."
  • "Money may buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail." -Kinky Friedman
  • "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France
  • "I hope to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am." - Unknown
  • "Horses - if God made anything more beautiful, he kept it for himself." - Author unknown
  • "Are we really sure the purring is coming from the kitty and not from our very own hearts?" - Terri Guillemets
  • "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." - Ben Williams

Current Spotlight

At What Age
is My Pet
considered a Senior?

   Weight           Age = Senior
     0-20 lbs        9 yrs of age
  21-50 lbs         8 yrs of age
  51-90 lbs         7 yrs of age
      91+ lbs         6 yrs of age

Large breed dogs age faster than smaller dogs and cats.

 Senior Wellness Screening

As pets face their golden years, there are a variety of ailments that can become a problem. It is critical that a health plan is followed in order to address these aging changes. Sometimes people think that their pet's conditions cannot be helped because it is due to aging-this couldn't be further from the truth. There are many treatments available to help your pet gracefully sail into and through the golden years!

Because animals age at a faster rate than humans, dramatic changes can occur in as little as 3-6 months. Senior pet wellness screening is important because it may help to detect underlying diseases such as kidney disease, heart problems, etc.

Screening Tests

Complete Blood Count
A CBC measures red and white blood cells. Helps to diagnose anemia, infections and leukemia.

Blood Chemistry Panelgoldensteth
Measures electrolytes, enzymes and protein levels. Helps to determine how various organs are functioning. Screen also include a T4 test to screen for hypo/hyperthyroidism.

Urinalysis
To assist in detecting urinary tract disease, kidney problems, diabetes, etc

Fecal Exam
Confirms the presence of intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms and whipworms.

Glaucoma Screening
Glaucoma is the main cause of blindness in pets. A tonometer reading tests for an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP).

Blood Pressure Check
Screening test for hypertension. Important for kidney and heart disease monitoring.

EKG-Electrocardiogram
Screening test for heart arrhythmias or abnormalities.