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Learn the Truth About Ticks

Posted by Roni Coatley on Sep 16, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

Many people don’t realize that there are two times of the year when ticks are most prevalent: early spring and fall. Ticks are common parasites that can be found anywhere from the deep woods to city limits. Each year, thousands of dogs and their owners become infected with serious diseases transmitted by a number of different ticks. These diseases can be prevented with routine care for your pet along with awareness about ticks and how they function. We at Ash Veterinary Clinic want to make owners aware of ticks and the diseases they carry...

Secondhand Smoke and Pets

Posted by Roni Coatley on Sep 11, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

In recent years, studies have concluded that tobacco and secondhand smoke are just as dangerous to pets as they are to people. Secondhand smoke has been associated with oral cancer and lymphoma in cats, lung and nasal cancer in dogs, as well as lung cancer in birds. As a general rule of thumb, it is always best not to smoke at all, but if you do, refrain from smoking in the presence of your pets. We at Ash Veterinary Clinic want to make owners aware of the different ways that secondhand smoke can harm your pets. Preliminary studies have...

Know Who Is Taking Care of Your Pet!

Posted by Roni Coatley on Sep 6, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

Know Who Is Taking Care of Your Pet! How many times have you been to hospital and saw a nurse, medical assistant, technician, nurse practitioner, etc. and had no idea who they were or what their title is? It is just as important in a veterinary hospital to know who the staff members are, what their title is and more importantly, know where their educational achievements are to qualify them to do surgical procedures. You should be able to ask the critical questions and make...