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Veterinarian placing a stethoscope on a dog

Skin Lumps and Bumps Q&A

It can be quite alarming to find a sudden lump or bump on your pet.  It’s hard not to have the scary “C” word in the back of your mind; cancer.  Before you start panicking, not all lumps and bumps are necessarily threatening. What should I do if I find...

mia butler the shih-tzu

Pet of the Month: Mia

Back in December this very special little Shih-Tzu was treated by Dr. Pulman for immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). This is a condition where the body attacks and destroys its own red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the tissues of the body and pick up carbon dioxide...

Cat scratching its leg

Ear Mites in Pets

What are ear mites? Ear mites are parasites that live in the ear canal of animals. The most commonly seen species in veterinary practice is Otodectes cynotis, which lives in the external ear canal of dogs and cats (responsible for roughly 90% of ear mite infections seen in cats). A...

Four Sphynx kittens in a cat carrier

May Pet of the Month: Sphynx Kittens!

Last month we had these four little wonders come in for their first veterinary visit! They are pure breed Sphynx cats, two are female and two are male. Their owner, breeder Kelly Richard, also owns their mom, Pepper, and dad, Boss. Although Sphynx cats do not have any fur (they...