Our Veterinary Blog

Brittany is one of our beloved veterinarians here at Animal Family. We have been lucky to have her here since March of 2020. A Day In The Life At Animal Family As soon as Brittany walks into work, she hits the floor running. Typically, her day is started by: finishing any outstanding medical records calling…

October 2021  NEWSLETTER

It’s 9:27pm and your pet starts throwing up out of nowhere. You go to our website and request an appointment for the next morning, but can’t help that nagging feeling in your gut–is something more serious going on? Your mind starts racing with questions and concerns for your furry family member: What is considered a…

Oral health issues in cats can cause them pain and discomfort, as well as causing permanent health consequences. Even if your cat doesn’t make it obvious that their mouth hurts, it doesn’t mean they are not experiencing pain. As dental problems progress over time, cats often learn and adapt to live with the pain. Because…

Currently, there is no drug approved for treating heartworms in cats. If you have a cat and want to know the specifics of heartworm disease and your feline family member, this blog is for you. Diagnosis More than one test is required to confirm heartworm disease because no one consistent test works every time. We…

September 2021  NEWSLETTER

Where It All Started Abbi pursued vet medicine because of her black lab named Remi. Abbi saw that Remi’s interactions with everyone they met were always filled with joy and love, and they proved themselves to be attentive and caring time and time again. Abbi was inspired by her bond with her pet to work…

Just like humans need an annual physical, your pet should go to the vet once a year to ensure they are in good health. One of the many things we do during the diagnostic phase at the Annual Wellness Exam is bloodwork. It is a critical piece of the puzzle when looking at your pet’s…

Do you have a new pet rabbit ? Are you thinking about getting one? Then this blog is for you, as it will be going over what’s best to feed your rabbit . Rabbits can easily overeat, as they are natural grazers. Providing the proper amount and type of food can make all the difference…

August 2021 NEWSLETTER