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Author: Christina Martini posted: Sep. 23, 2022.

Hello and happy summer! As someone who works both full time at SWVH and relief at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, I wanted to help make the community aware of Read more

Author: Erin Rasmusson posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Hello there, Dr. Rasmusson here to talk about a tough but important topic – quality of life and euthanasia for our 4-legged companions.  I get asked as a veterinarian “how Read more

Author: Christina Martini posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Hi dog owners! Dr. Martini here with an update on arthritis in dogs. Degenerative joint disease (aka arthritis) affects 90% of dogs that are over 5 years of age. Male Read more

Author: Melanie LVT posted: Apr. 06, 2021.

During your everyday routine, do you ever wonder if you're doing enough to contribute to your pet’s quality of life? Mental stimulation can be one of the best, most under-utilized Read more

Author: Erin Rasmusson posted: Jan. 26, 2021.

Veterinarians see a lot of patients with ear infections. In fact, it's probably the second most common reason for a visit. With ear problems prompting so many trips to the Read more

Author: Stephanie, CVPM, PHR posted: Nov. 27, 2020.

Desensitization, or counter conditioning, is a process that helps dogs overcome their fears and anxieties. With proper desensitization, the object or situation loses its power. This process takes time and Read more

Author: Stephanie, CVPM, PHR posted: Oct. 23, 2020.

Without a doubt, everyone has had that bath time experience where they end up soaked and covered in more suds than the pet! No need to re-live any nightmares, follow Read more

Author: Erin Rasmusson posted: Sep. 14, 2020.

There is a maxim in veterinary medicine, “cats are not small dogs” and every day I find that to be true as a general practitioner at SWVH.  Being a veterinarian Read more

Author: Carrie Schroeder posted: Jul. 23, 2020.

With the current state of the world a lot of people have been considering taking the jump into backyard chicken keeping.  As the current owner of 9 chickens I can Read more

Author: Christina Martini posted: May 19, 2020.

Wow, what a year 2020 has been! Thank you to everyone for being so flexible and gracious with our altered curb side protocol to help keep you and our staff Read more

Author: Carrie Schroeder posted: Feb. 21, 2020.

Dental health is very important for the overall health and well being of our furry friends.   The best care starts at home with routine maintenance like brushing and oral Read more

Author: Christina Martini posted: Jan. 13, 2020.

Happy New Year Everyone! Dr. Christina Martini here. Anyone else still recovering from the Holiday sugar coma? This month I want to talk to you about a common and important health Read more

Author: Erin Rasmusson posted: Dec. 16, 2019.

Holiday Hazards Read more

Author: Christina Martini posted: Sep. 24, 2019.

Saying goodbye to a beloved furry friend is the hardest part of being a pet owner. In today’s society most people consider pets to be a part of the family. Read more

Author: Carrie Schroeder posted: Aug. 30, 2019.

Hello, Dr Schroeder here for this month’s blog post.  One of the most common requests I get from pet owners is how to make their pets live forever.  While forever Read more

Author: Nicole L.V.T posted: Jul. 26, 2019.

We understand that trimming your pet’s nails can be an intimidating task. Just like anything else, it takes some practice and perseverance. After some time and experience, you can become Read more