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Author: Dr. Nick Calo I perform a lot of surgical and dental procedures for Whole Pet. I enjoy surgery a lot. I find it to be a very rewarding experience, where I can sit and focus intently on a task at hand and succeed in that task in real-time. Depending on the...

The holiday season approaches! As we look forward to all the festivities, many of us in the veterinary field anticipate an influx of cases that don’t always hold much of that holiday spirit. It’s a known trend for euthanasia, emergency, and critical medicine cases to...

Hurricane season is upon us and while you may have time to prepare for a known storm, it’s good to have some evacuation necessities always prepped in a “scram bag” for sudden evacuation situations. Bring enough food and water (and bowls) for at least 3-7 days...

We have all seen reports come out over the past year about grain-free diets causing dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. And due to those reports, the veterinary community started telling owners to only feed their pets the big brand diets such as Science Diet,...

In 2019, the FDA reported that Grain Free foods might be linked to heart disease in dogs. This came about after a veterinary cardiologist thought he noticed a link between some of his canine patients with a heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) eating...

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It's Day One since a story came out questioning the safety of the Seresto collar. There is an unfathomable amount of information that still needs to be collected and verified before anyone can determine what is correct and what is not quite accurate. At this time, we...

Rule #1 when it comes to keeping your best friend healthy and lean is to monitor their caloric intake and especially portion size. This includes treats too!!! So, when we chat about exercise, training, and tricks of the trade, how do we reward with yummy snacks. Here...

Regular exercise, such as daily walks, is a huge component of your dogs’ overall health. It helps with weight control, reduces risks of diseases, keeps them active and mobile, and is huge for their mental health. We associate training with basic obedience, but what if...

Got your attention yet ☺! What is photobiomodulation you ask? Well, it is commonly known as laser therapy. So, what is laser therapy, you ask? Laser therapy uses visible to near-infrared light to accomplish 3 key things for pain control and healing: It increases...