‘Tis the Season for Holiday Plants and Inquisitive Pets!
All across the country, and the world, people are busy decorating their homes for the winter holidays. Whether you are celebrating...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Keeping the Whole Family Together During Disasters!
It’s not something that anyone wants to really think about, but are you prepared in case a natural disaster, housefire, or some other...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Mar 8, 20232 min read
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month
Every March, we are reminded about the need to keep our children safe from a wide variety of household items that can possibly poison our...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Why 40 Years in Veterinary Medicine is a Big Deal…. And Why I Have Been Here for 23 of Them!
I grew up reading the books of James Herriot, like All Creatures Great and Small, and, similar to many young pet lovers, I just knew that...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Aug 3, 20222 min read
It’s Canine Parvovirus Season…Is Your Dog Protected?
Two years ago, I spent time looking at the impact that the coronavirus pandemic had on pet owners and whether those owners were keeping...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jun 12, 20223 min read
Adopt a Shelter Cat Right Meow!
Did you know that June is Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month? Each year, American Humane reminds us that there are millions of furry, feline...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Oct 13, 20213 min read
Pudgy Pups and Chunky Cats
While this is an on-going, year round concern, every October we observe Pet Obesity Prevention Day in an effort to help combat the...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jun 16, 20213 min read
COVID's Over Right? Let Us In Already!!!
I worked in the animal ER today. Veterinary emergency hospitals have been BUSY places for the last 15-16 months and today was no...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jan 31, 20213 min read
Dogs Might Love Chocolate, But This is NOT a Match Made in Heaven!
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many couples, sweethearts, or even secret admirers will find their way down the candy aisle,...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jan 15, 20214 min read
So You Got a New Pet. Now What?
According to a survey by pet food manufacturer, Royal Canin, 61% of Americans adopted a pet during this on-going pandemic. As lockdowns...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Nov 24, 20203 min read
Is the “New Normal” Changing Your Holiday Routine?
It’s the week before Thanksgiving and things just seem…different! In previous posts, I have discussed the importance of making sure that...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Aug 19, 20203 min read
Canine Parvovirus - Central Indiana Update!
Recently, I posted about a study done at Blue Pearl showing that canine parvovirus cases were up 70% when compared to previous years. As...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Aug 3, 20203 min read
Parvo is deadly serious.
Recent news from a national veterinary group of hospitals brought back some very scary and frustrating memories from last year. In a...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jul 8, 20204 min read
Why is my Vet Visit Taking So Long?!?!
I debated on the title of this blog for quite a while…the other option was “Why Can’t I Get An Appointment Quickly at the Veterinary...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jul 2, 20203 min read
Helping Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
The owner was frantic. Just an hour before, her Cairn Terrier, Snickers was playing in the yard. Now he was listless and having trouble...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jun 26, 20203 min read
Summertime & Heat Related Dangers for Pets
Summer often brings its own set of dangers for our four-legged friends and the summer of 2020 has added a whole new dynamic to what is...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Veterinary Technicians and Their Role in Keeping Your Pet’s Safe and Healthy!
I am pretty sure that our readers understand the job description for a Veterinarian, but who are all those people coming in and out of...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Aug 6, 20192 min read
PUT DOWN THE PIG EARS!
Amid recent recalls of pig ear treats for dogs by Pet Supplies Plus and Lennox, Intl, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Jul 16, 20194 min read
Sick pups, overwhelmed veterinary staff and the vaccine that could have changed it all . . .
Almost everyone has heard the old adage about how "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". In other words, it's ALWAYS less...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
Apr 18, 20194 min read
What's the Real Danger with Heartworms?
Here’s a test for you: without looking in your medicine cabinet, try and guess how much heartworm prevention you have for your pet? ...
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