Surprise!

By Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), CVJ Just another installment of “Hidden in Plain Sight” (key the soap opera music). This case was a Yorkie-Poo whose pet parent brushes his teeth and provides regular dental care.  There was, as many practices call,...

But, It Doesn’t Seem to be Bothering Him!

by Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), CVJ As a general, small animal practice without a boarded veterinary dentist, ours holds a strong belief in the importance of routine dental care and the need for home care by the owners.  These wonderful owners own a Pug.  She...
No, Fido is Not Fluffy – He is Fat!  Part II

No, Fido is Not Fluffy – He is Fat! Part II

Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians We have talked about getting an accurate weight and body condition scoring (BCS) our pets. We have even taken an in-depth nutritional history – but now what?  Planning a...