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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
WEIRD THINGS PETS EAT
One of the most common presentations at an animal emergency room is a pet who is vomiting for unknown reasons. While infectious diseases,...
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Thomas F. Dock, BSc, CVJ
- Feb 20, 2019
- 3 min
Don't Fall for the "Non-Anesthesia Pet Dental" Scam!
All throughout January and February, you have seen lots of social media posts about the importance of keeping the mouths of our pets...
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