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December is a month of holiday cheer, snowflakes and sleigh rides, and winter time fun.  It also happens to be…..Laser Treatment Awareness month!  Laser therapy is a useful tool to reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and help increase healing.  It can also help relax muscles and improve circulation.  “Laser” therapy stands for Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of Radiation.  Through a process called “photobiomodulation”, this rehabilitative tool uses light to modify the physiology of cells and

By: Jessie L. Rayburn, CVT The doctors and staff at Neffsville are always striving to provide the best in high quality, veterinary medicine for your animal companion.  As we endeavor to achieve this objective, we often find new methods, or products, to help us reach our goal.  We are happy to announce a new flea and tick preventative we will offer to our canine patients, 6 months of age or older.  Simparica (sarolaner) is a

We are pleased to announce that our clinic has a new product that we are very excited about — Simparica Chewables.  Simparica is a once-monthly, liver-flavored, chewable that helps protect your dog from fleas and ticks.  Our doctors review preventative products regularly to ensure we are offering the most effective products to our clients.  They have found that the best and safest product for flea and tick protection is Simparica. This is what our doctors

By Dr. Colleen Carney Top 10 causes for soft stools in dogs and cats Dietary indiscretion: consumption of garbage, foreign material Diet change: fast transition from one food to another Food sensitivity or allergy Stress Parasites: roundworms, hookworms, Giardia Bacterial or viral infection: salmonella, clostridium, parvovirus Medications, especially antibiotics Inflammatory bowel disease, poor absorption of food Pancreatitis Ingestion of a toxin ie chocolate When should you call the veterinarian? Pet is also experiencing vomiting, lethargy,

By Misty Shenberger Violence is not limited to people and often pets are threatened or injured by a partner as a way to control family members. Studies show that 71 % of battered women reported their pets had been threatened, harmed or killed by their partners. As many as one-third of domestic violence victims delay leaving their situation out of concern for their pet’s safety. Pets are true friends to us, to our children, and