by Dr. Emily Gamm | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Halloween is right around the corner and while costume parties and trick-or-treating is a fun time for many, it can be a scary time for our pets. Here are some things to help your pet stay safe this spooky season! Most people know that chocolate is toxic to dogs and...
by Dr. Emily Gamm | Jun 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most of us have had (or at least know of people who have had) a dog who was positively terrified of thunderstorms and/or fireworks. And those of us who have experienced summer months with a storm-scared dog know that this is not one of the fun aspects of pet...
by Dr. Emily Gamm | Mar 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s that time of year again, when the six-legged pests start emerging. While fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are generally annoying, they can have significant health impacts on us and our beloved pets. These parasites carry...
by Dr. Emily Gamm | Mar 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago there was a case of rabies in Norfolk, NE, where a rabies-infected cat came into contact with a human. Still more recently, someone encountered a rabies-infected bat in Lincoln, NE. Many people are still mystified by this disease, and it’s...
by Dr. Emily Gamm | Nov 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Tis the season for holiday merriment, and for many households that involves big meals, desserts, fancy decorations and gifts. And while this is often dubbed the ‘happiest time of the year’, it can also be a dangerous time of year for our pets. Many of our favorite...
by Dr. Emily Gamm | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Laser therapy – what on earth is that?? Laser therapy is the use of a non-invasive, painless laser light to heal damaged tissues; the fancy term is photobiomodulation. Therapeutic lasers have been around for a few decades, but have been becoming more mainstream in...