by Steve Tanner | Mar 18, 2016 | Hot Topics!
“Your pet ate WHAT? Why didn’t you call me sooner?” How often we want to say this but don’t want a client to feel worse than he or she already does. Many people think that when a poison is consumed their pet will fall over frothing at the mouth in...
by Steve Tanner | Jan 18, 2016 | Hot Topics!
Lately, a common question posed to the doctors at State Street Animal Hospital has been about the use of essential oil in our pets. Essential oils, which are concentrated oils extracted or cold pressed from plants, are used for many purposes in humans including as...
by Steve Tanner | Aug 1, 2015 | Hot Topics!
What is Xylitol? Xylitol is an alcohol used as a sugar substitute for its sweetness in diet and diabetic-friendly foods. It’s in your sugarless gum, sugarless mints, and sugarless desserts like pudding. Xylitol is safe for us but very toxic to your pets, especially...
by Steve Tanner | Jan 16, 2015 | Hot Topics!
Reason #1 for scheduling your pet’s dental: Yuck, dog breath! Bacteria in the mouth cause infection and odor. Nobody enjoys putrid dog breath or smelly kitty kisses. Keeping those teeth clean means a happier, healthier relationship for everyone. Reason #2 for...
by Ovidiu Voicu | Apr 4, 2014 | Hot Topics!
If you use treats to train a dog, you will always need them to get the dog to obey your commands. The principles that govern the laws of learning have shown this to be completely untrue. Treats are an excellent means o reinforcing a behavior. Clear and consistent...
by Ovidiu Voicu | Apr 3, 2014 | Hot Topics!
I’m embarrassed to talk to my veterinarian about my pet’s behavior. I’m afraid that I’m the problem! A variety of factors play a role in the development of behavior problems, including a pet’s genetics, early experiences, and environment. While you can certainly...
