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First Aid Supplies by Dr. Jessica Bienapfl
Recently I was asked to speak about what I carry in my hiking pack for first aid supplies for my dog. In general I carry a few supplies with me, in my pack, and in the car I have a larger first aid kit. This is by no means an exhaustive list but it is what has...
Prickly Encounters
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 reaction may to be try to remove the quills. Please don’t! Porcupine quills are designed to break easily when pulled and can...
Winter Protection for Your Furry Friend by Dr. John Ellington
Winter is Coming: How to Protect Your Furry Friends 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. Several times in the last couple of...
Cheat Grass Season is in Full Swing by Dr. Palmer Poutre
Most dog owners are aware and on the lookout for many potential hazards their pets may encounter in the outdoors such as cars, porcupines, or other wildlife. However, you may not be aware that grass is a potential hazard to your pet. What is Cheat Grass and Why is...
Curtailing Cabin Fever by Jessie
Cabin Fever (noun): irritability, listlessness, and similar symptoms resulting from long confinement or isolation indoors during the winter. Picture Montana is known for long winters, and cold weather coupled with treacherous terrain can make it difficult to get...
“Blue-green Algae” – A Bloom Worth Avoiding by Dr. John Ellington
"Blue-green Algae" - A Bloom Worth Avoiding by Dr. John Ellington 6/13/2024 Picture Photo courtesy of UT DEQ “Blue-green Algae” - A Bloom Worth Avoiding The long anticipated warm rays of summer bring with them the bloom of bright yellow, deep purple, and sky-blue...
Tick Borne Disease by Dr. Jessica Bienapfl
Tick Borne Disease Spring is here, the grass is green, the creeks are high, and the ticks are out! Springtime is the time the ticks are most actively questing for food sources after a long winter. Ticks attach via their mouthparts and will take a blood meal and...
The Smelly Wet Dog by Dr. Jessica Bienapfl
It’s that time of year. Summer has officially arrived and if your dog is like mine, she can’t get enough of the lakes and streams this time of year. Every year over the warm summer months we see dogs coming into the clinic for ‘smelly wet dog’ syndrome. Allow me to...