Is spring in the air? Doesn't seem like it...

Well there was a touch of spring last week in our area, but looking out the windows today after receiving a significant amount of snow and the cold wind blowing as the sun glistens off the white stuff blinding us, doesn't really put you in the mood for spring. Let alone a
reminder that tick and heartworm season is upon us.
Despite the weather we have started heartworm testing.
Please call our office or refer to the guidelines in the newsletter.


Our team is gearing up for the departure of the long journey to Todos Santos Guatemala. Over the past year we are so very thankful to have received donations, and support for the various fundraiser we have held. We were able to raise approximately fifteen thousand dollars over the past year. We are so ecstatic for the generosity and support we can't thank you all enough. We hope to set our highest goal this year not only vaccinating but being able to spay/neuter over 200 pets this year. Keep posted to our blog and Facebook sites as we will try to "vlog" this year. It all depends on the connection, but we hope to send short videos back for you all to see.

Back to ticks for one minute, which I am sure is on everyone's mind these day as you hear about those pesky little creatures. We have already has some siting of ticks in the area ( around the Ardagh Bluffs area for instance). All they need is a few days of +4 C, and it is warm enough for them to come out of hiding searching for a host. We are now  dispensing tick preventative medication for those concerned. Especially if you take your dog hiking, camping or out at a grassy park. The medication is available in topical and chewable. The chewable is flavored which really makes it easy to give to your pet once a month. If you have questions please let us know.

It may be difficult to see ticks, always check their hair coat by petting or spreading the hair to see the parasites.