Blue-Green Algae: Summer Danger for Pets
Summertime is known for its long, sun-filled days and heat. Add some rainy days to the mix and this combination can be a recipe for the development of blue-green algae “blooms” in area lakes and ponds. Also known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae is a...
Are Raw Diets Worth the Risk?
A recent article published in the British Veterinary Journal, Vet Record, based on a study done by Utrecht University scientists would say —- NO !! The study showed “no evidence for any benefit for raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) compared to mainstream dry or...
Scientists Urge Caution When Getting Your Pet’s DNA Tested
Should you get your pet’s DNA tested? Scientists urge caution According to Science Magazine, businesses are not subject to the same regulations as those that analyze human DNA? Many of us have seen the ads from companies that promote the fact that they can help you...
BEWARE – Grain-Free Diet May Be Linked to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
BEWARE – Deadly diet Grain Free Diet- Not Healthy for dogs Dogs that eat grain-free diets may be more prone to develop a form of heart disease that has historically been seen only in a known few breeds of dogs. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for...
10 Tips to Keep Pets Safe During the Summer Heat!
We Wisconsinites wait all winter to enjoy spending time outdoors, especially with our furry friends during the long days of summer. These halcyon summer days, however, can be uncomfortable and down-right dangerous—for people and pets. Certain pets are at higher...Denise Follett, DVM, Co-Owner of Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care, Inc.
Denise Follett, DVM Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care, Inc.
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