First Aid Supplies for Dogs
Tips for Keeping Dogs Safe on the Trail By Dr. Jessica Bienapfl Recently, I was asked to speak about what I carry in my hiking pack for canine first aid. In general, I keep a few essentials with me on the trail, with a larger first aid kit stashed in the car. This is by ...
Prickly Encounters
What to Do If Your Dog Gets Quilled by a Porcupine We’ve already had several patients this spring who couldn’t resist the urge to investigate a porcupine. If your dog gets quilled, your first instinct may be to try to remove the quills yourself. Please don’t. Porcupine quills are designed to break easily when pulled, ...
Winter Protection for Your Furry Friend
A Bozeman Veterinarian’s Guide to Cold-Weather Pet Safety By Dr. John Ellington The long, warm days of summer have come to an end, leaving us with smoke-free air and an unobstructed view of the towering mountains that line the horizon in every direction. Soon, that subtle dusting will creep down into the valleys, likely to ...
Cheat Grass Season Is in Full Swing
How to Protect Your Dog from Grass Awns By Dr. Palmer Poutre Most dog owners are on the lookout for the usual outdoor hazards — cars, porcupines, and wildlife encounters. What many don’t realize is that grass itself can be a serious threat to your pet. What Is Cheat Grass, and Why Is It a ...
Curtailing Cabin Fever
How to Keep Your Dog Busy During Long Montana Winters By Jessie Montana is known for long winters, and the combination of cold weather and treacherous terrain can make it tough to get out and exercise our dogs. All that pent-up energy has to go somewhere — and it usually shows up as naughty behavior ...
Blue-Green Algae – A Bloom Worth Avoiding
What Montana Pet Owners Need to Know About Cyanobacteria By Dr. John Ellington The long-anticipated warm rays of summer bring with them the bloom of bright yellow, deep purple, and sky-blue wildflowers, dotting the sides of our alpine grasslands and adding much-needed color to the beautiful landscape we call home. However, not all blooms are ...
Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs and Cats
What Montana Pet Owners Should Know About Ticks By Dr. Jessica Bienapfl Spring is here, the grass is green, the creeks are high, and the ticks are out! Spring is when ticks are most actively questing for food sources after a long winter dormancy. Ticks Commonly Found in Montana According to the CDC, the primary ...
The Smelly Wet Dog
Why Wet Dogs Stink — and How to Keep Their Skin Healthy By Dr. Jessica Bienapfl It’s that time of year. Summer has officially arrived, and if your dog is anything like mine, she can’t get enough of the lakes and streams. Every year during the warm summer months, we see dogs coming into the ...