Pets

What’s eating your dog?

Dr. Nathan Metz

As spring approaches, the weather will warm and the mosquitoes will soon begin to swarm. With their biting mouthparts they will infect, a nasty parasite that demands our respect. As they grow heart failure will follow, and death to our canines -... Full story

The skinny on pets' skin: A revealing subject

Dr. Bonnie Jones

As I consider the patients that I see in the course of a day, I am reminded that dermatology, the study of skin, is a significant portion of my career. In fact, skin is the largest organ of the body, making it appropriate for dermatology to be at... Full story

An animal’s right

Dr. Chad Higgins

    This past week I heard a news story on the radio that made me physically ill. I am sure most of you heard the same story on the radio or read about it in the newspaper. The story reported that the Allen County Dog Warden was... Full story

Musings from the veterinary field

Dr. Adam Ferguson

I will not claim to be the biggest George Carlin fan. But I do have one of his books. I am not exactly certain as to how I have one of his books, but I do. I think my mom gave it to me when I was in veterinary school. It was probably one of those... Full story

The tale of Dr. Jones and Mr. Hyde

Dr. John Jones

I lost my draft horse mentor a few weeks ago when my friend Paul Loyer passed away. Paul and a small group of breeders like him, the Amish, and Anheuser-Busch, kept the draft horse industry alive during the lean years of the ‘50s and... Full story

Canine ‘bloat' - when bigger is not better

Dr. Bonnie Jones

Many dog owners have a strong affection for the larger dog breeds. For some, the bigger the better is the rule. Besides having a higher grocery bill, large and giant breed dogs are unique in another way. Lima Police K-9 Officer Aron reminded me of... Full story

For your eyes only: The secret of vaccines

Dr. Adam Ferguson

Hold up, James Bond! You may have a license to pill, but before you pull the trigger on that vaccine, ask yourself a few questions. What are you going to do if your puppy develops an anaphylactic reaction? When are you supposed to give the next... Full story

The infamous Leroy Brown

By Nathan Metz  Jim Croce made those words “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” famous in 1973. The lyrics to the song span many generations from the young to the not so young. The song tells of known criminal Leroy Brown, the “baddest man... Full story

A good staff makes all the difference

Dr. Chad Higgins

I have owned my own animal hospital for almost 11 years. The easy part of owning my own practice is taking care of the patients. After all, that is what I learned to do in veterinary school. The hard part is the running of a small business. Even... Full story

Simon ? a special-needs puppy

Diane Laratta

There’s a saying in the world of purebred dogs that if you breed long enough, you will encounter everything — the good and the bad. I’ve been selectively breeding purebred dogs for more than 35 years, and I know only too well how... Full story

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