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How Safe is Anesthesia Download The PDF The first thing to keep in mind is that your doctor will never recommend general anesthesia for your pet unless they feel that the potential benefit of the procedure outweighs any risks of the anesthetic. There are many steps we take to ensure that your [...]
Lyme Disease Prevention Download The PDF What is Lyme disease? An infection in dogs and people due to a spirochete (kind of small bacteria). Transmitted by ticks from deer and other wildlife reservoirs to people, dogs, and other susceptible species. Ticks need to be attached for over 12 hours [...]
THE FACTS OF LIFE Download The PDF IMPORTANT REASONS TO SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET Spaying your female pet: Removal of the ovaries and uterus Typical age is 6-9 months for family pets If spayed before the first heat cycle, your pet has less than a 1% chance of [...]
Dog Nail Care Download The PDF Clipping your dog’s nails is generally a simple routine, like combing their coat, brushing their teeth, cleaning their ears and bathing. These all should be continual positive experiences that should be familiarized, trained, and worked since puppyhood. Trimming nails is not as difficult as people imagine. [...]
Caring for Your Pet’s Ears Download The PDF A very common problem for dogs and cats is otitis, an inflammation of the ears. Parasites, such as ticks or mites, may be the culprits. Ears are also prone to bacterial and yeast infections, foreign bodies (weed seeds and foxtails), and excessive wax [...]
Brushing your pet’s teeth Download The PDF The best thing you can do to promote good oral health is brush your pet’s teeth. This can help keep their mouths healthy and delay the time your pet will need a dental procedure, thus saving you money as well! Brushing teeth does not [...]
Perhaps you're bringing home a new family member, or just looking for a change of vet, but we're happy to be seeing you at River Valley! Your first appointment can be a little stressful if you're not sure what to expect. Today, our veterinary technician Tiana will walk you through what we usually do at [...]
Rabies-CORE Vaccine-Recommended for all dogs and cats over 16 weeks of age Download The PDF Rabies Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild [...]
Leptospirosis Prevention Download The PDF What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect people, companion animals, livestock, and wildlife. The disease is transmitted by direct contact, like bite wounds, and indirect contact, most commonly by contact with stagnant water contaminated with the urine of infected animals. The disease [...]
Puppy & Adult Care Schedule Download The PDF Your puppy is growing at an incredible rate! In the first six months, your puppy will be potty trained, go to puppy school, lose baby teeth, get adult teeth and start puberty! A year old dog is equivalent in age to an 8 [...]
