Ag-gag Bills – Seriously?

Veterinarians have a lot of responsibility when it comes to the issue of animal abuse. Oregon state requires a veterinarian... Read More..

SamE for the liver!

SAMe: AKA S-adenosylmethionine SAMe, much like Milk Thistle, assists in the production of glutathione which helps the liver rid itself of pollutants, chemicals... Read More..

Milk Thistle – Protect that Liver!

Drugs and chemicals can be hard on the liver. This includes NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs), heartworm prevention medications, vaccines and... Read More..

Good and Bad on the FDA’s new FSMA. (Food Safety Modernization Act.)

In January of 2011, President Obama signed FSMA reform into law. The FDA’s website explains that the goal is to... Read More..

Veterinary Straight Talk – Pet Food Pandemonium

Here’s a question. When you purchase a “Prescription Diet” from your vet clinic or pet food store, do you legally need... Read More..

Why Are People Boycotting Banfield?

The video shows Dr. Robb, a veterinarian in Connecticut, being led away from Petsmart® in handcuffs. He was warning customers... Read More..

Wonder Drugs From The Grocery Store?

A trivia question: What substance sold at the grocery store is: considered  safe, has few or no side effects,  has been... Read More..

Thimerosal – An Incredibly Controversial Preservative

“It’s safe!” sings the FDA. They are referring to thimerosal - an incredibly controversial preservative used in vaccines and it contains... Read More..

Veterinary Straight Talk – Recalls

On the morning of January 12, 2009, Clifford Tousignant, a Korean War veteran with 3 purple hearts drew his last... Read More..

Should I Feed My Pet People Food?

Should I feed my pet people food? - YES! The powerful pet food industry promotes a discouraging view of dogs and... Read More..

Jerky Treats From China

Since September 26, 2007, the FDA has issued repeated warnings regarding jerky treats from China. It wasn’t until January of... Read More..

Veterinary Straight Talk – Aluminum

A shipment of vaccines arrived at our clinic with limited content information, so we called Merial Corporation and asked them... Read More..

Some Great Pet Care Tips!

Remove those pesky burrs with a flea comb. Don’t forget to check his paws. Burrs will come right out without pulling... Read More..