Mr Fox

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Mr Fox with his mom Maria This rescue chap is here for a follow up visit as he has pneumonia. Glad to report that he is so much better Hope you had a relaxing weekend Dr Larry

GARLIC AND ONIONS -TOXIC TO PETS ?

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GARLIC AND ONIONS -TOXIC TO PETS ? I recieved the question below this week. ANSWER All close members of the onion family (shallots, onions, garlic, scallions, etc.) contain compounds that can damage dog or cat’s red blood cells if ingested in sufficient quantities. Garlic tends to be more toxic than onions, on an ounce-for-ounce basis. […]

Old dogs deserve just as much love and attention

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Old dogs deserve just as much love and attention as puppies. Everyone loves puppies, but senior dogs have spent many more years loving and being loyal to their humans.  

Life after an alarming case of abuse – one dog’s happy ending.

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Life after an alarming case of abuse – one dog’s happy ending. Watching the news recently it was disturbing to see the images of April Rain, a lovely yellow Labrador cross who was rescued by Angel’s Animal Rescue in Merritt after being seriously abused. The story was in the news again, after April Rain’s previous […]

Tembi

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3 years ago …..Tembi is now almost 12 years old. She is doing well except for some degenerative arthritis which is common older large breed dogs.I have her on anti inflammatories , painkillers and joint supplements and this helps her tremendously. Love this beautiful girl ♥ Dr Larry Good Morning I’m Tembi, I am almost 9 years […]

Kids and animals

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Children who grow up with dogs are not only healthier but they are also more well-adjusted human beings. Studies have shown that kids who live with dogs have stronger immune systems, fewer allergies and possibly even healthier microbiomes. Other research has revealed that kids raised with dogs feel more caring, happy, responsible and intelligent. And […]

Brooklyn

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Hi , I’m Brooklyn Life is hard when your brother bites your ear ,shredding it like confetti ….😳 Dr Larry decided to take on challenge….he has trimmed the edges and sutured the pieces together. Little embarrassed walking around wearing this bandage 🤕…… Protects my ear ,though ,so I suppose it’s worth it . I’m off home […]

PAY ATTENTION TO HOW A PERSON TREATS ANIMALS

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PAY ATTENTION TO HOW A PERSON TREATS ANIMALS Beautifully said. We have seen this quote many times. The language is sophisticated and makes this statement sound very deep. However ,it is actually common sense. Let me put it another way. A person who feels for animals is almost always a good person. A person who is […]

LAST PATIENT

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LAST PATIENT Forgive me if I cry today…..put my face in my hands and cry for myself today For today as on many others.. I have felt the pain of every patient ,every client…….felt their frustration,their anxiety ..their helplessness Forgive me if I run out of energy . Forgive me if I run out of patience. […]

RESCUE

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This little guy was literally rescued by one of our brave clients from Yeoville. He had been attacked and had wounds on his neck. Luckily it healed. Now his puppy angel is sponsoring his vaccination. Look how patiently he is waiting his turn! Have a good weekend everyone Dr Orisha