Animal Care Center

05/14/2026

Thanks to the best staff ever for making an old lady's birthday grand! Love you guys!!!

05/12/2026

Congratulations Joseph Sheehy! You made it out of High School without your Mom killing you! LOL. Now on to bigger and better things.

04/29/2026

For mild allergic dermatitis quiet often bathing with an antimicrobial shampoos are helpful and may avoid a trip to your veterinarian. Due to emerging concerns for antibiotic resistance, topical therapy is recommended for treatment of canine superficial pyoderma1; 2% to 4% chlorhexidine-containing products are often suggested as first-choice therapies.

Although wipes/pads, sprays, and mousses are available and effective for focal infections in areas with less hair, medicated shampoos are often the most effective products for patients with dense coats and/or diffuse infections. Patients should be bathed at least 2 to 3 times per week, with a recommended contact time of 10 to 15 minutes.1

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04/29/2026

It's allergy season!! And your dogs are scratching and licking. First of all, be sure that you maintain year round flea/tick control. Bravecto has an injectable that provides 12 months flea protection. Next my rule of thumb is if they are itchy, give them a bath. If there are no sores, use a non-detergent shampoo with oatmeal and omega fatty acids that can be soothing. Lather and leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse. By bathing you are washing away pollens attached to hair coat. If there are sores on their body, see your veterinarian.

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04/08/2026

Despite decades of effective flea and tick control products for dogs and cats, the cat flea continues to be a major problem for you pet. Year round flea control with highly effective flea treatment is key to preventing home infestation, decreasing disease and keeping your pets comfortable. Talk to your Veterinarian about what is best for your pet.

For us pet owners who are forgetful about using flea control products are they are directed, Bravecto Quantum, for dogs only, can provide 12 months control of fleas and 8-12 months tick control.

Discover how BRAVECTO QUANTUM empowers veterinarians to improve pet owner compliance by ensuring protection is delivered in the clinic.

04/07/2026

There are many systemically acting flea control products. These are either absorbed through the skin or taken as a pill. They include products such as Bravecto, Comfortis, Nexguard, Revolution, Credelio. These medications are prescription medications. These medications act quickly as compared to OTC topicals. Most act within a few hours. They are effective when the flea ingests a blood meal. Because of the rapid action, most fleas do not have the opportunity to reproduce. Some are also labeled for treatment against heartworms and other intestinal parasites. Many are required to be adminstered monthly, others like Bravecto can be give every 2-3 months. Again, TALK TO YOUR VETERINARIAN. WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR PET!

04/06/2026

Now a bit about various flea control products. There is a plethora of OTC topical flea control products out there; Advantage, Frontline, Seresto. Spot-on's, sprays, collars and they have little to no systemic absorption. Some simply cover the skin and may be washed away with frequent bathing. Some are absorbed into the dermal layers of the skin and are not as easily influenced by bathing or for those dogs that are in the pond daily. These products once applied, move across the body and therefore need some time to ensure full coverage. Some studies suggest they are not evenly dispersed to distal sites such as extremities. Most of there products also have a slower kill rate, so if your pet has a huge infestation, they are not or treatment of choice. Most require monthly application every 3-4 weeks and may work well for your pet providing you are consistent with their application. Also how they are applied is important. Flea collars must be applied snuggly in order to come in contact with the skin. Topical spot-ons should be disturbed along the neck and back to aid in distribution of the product. TALK TO YOUR VETERINARIAN to determine which flea control will be best for your pet's lifestyle.

04/06/2026

With increasing numbers of requests for on-line pharmacy prescription medications, we are forced to begin charging and administration fee for process these requests. On-line pharmacies do not track your pet's medications, they merely fill the prescription. It is this office's responsibility for making sure your pet gets the proper medication and follow ups that may be required for your pet. Properly logging your pet's medications into their records takes a great deal of time for our Dr. and staff. If you currently request medications from out-side on line pharmacies, such as Chewy, Amazon, PetMeds, etc., you will need to contact our receptionist regarding these administrative fees, before we can fulfill your request. We are sorry for this inconvenience.

04/05/2026

Have a little bit of spare time for reading? This information from Merck Veterinary Manual presents excellent information from our favorite flea expert, Dr. Micheal Dryden.

Learn about the veterinary topic of Fleas of Cats. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.

04/04/2026

Fleas are also responsible for tapeworms in your pets. You may seen them in your pet's stools, having a rice-like appearance.