Dr. Wise

A collection of articles curated by veterinarians to help pet owners in their journey of becoming the best pet parents they can be.

Household plants and foods that your pets should avoid.

Some can become life threatening very quickly! They can cause anxiety, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or make them feel so ill they don’t want to eat. They can also cause damage to their hearts, kidneys, brains, livers, or blood cells. If you are concerned that your pet has gotten into...

Microchip

All pet cats and dogs should have a microchip implanted, as this greatly increases the likelihood of their return in the event they are lost or stolen. Without a microchip, lost dogs are returned to their owners in only 13% of cases. With a microchip, this number rises to 74%,...

Ticks:  The Unwanted Pests

Ticks are tiny creatures that can potentially cause big problems for both people and pets. They come in many shapes and sizes. There are nine species of concern in the United States. Each species has several life stages which can range in size from as small as a period at...