Alissa Anderson
Senior Pets: How Can Owners Help Them Using Food?
USING DIET AS THERAPY FOR YOUR SENIOR PET What are some things that come to mind when you think of dietary changes recommended for older...
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Alissa Anderson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
HOW I DO THIS WORK (from an end of life care veterinarian)
People ask me (naturally) how I can do end of life care for pets every day. And I get it – when I was in school I NEVER would have...
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Alissa Anderson
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
MAKING A PET BUCKET LIST
What is a bucket list? Basically it is a list of things a person hopes to do during their lifetime. Mine includes visiting South Africa...
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Alissa Anderson
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
PREPARING FOR GOODBYE
People often ask me how they can prepare themselves to face the coming loss of an older pet, and I wish that I had some amazing wisdom to...
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Alissa Anderson
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
HEMOABDOMEN - A TICKING TIME BOMB
HEMOABDOMEN In today’s blog I want to discuss the condition I most commonly see pets present to me with for emergency euthanasia,...
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Alissa Anderson
- Mar 9, 2021
- 4 min
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO LET MY PET GO?
Today’s blog is going to focus on ways to help you make the decision of whether or not it is the right time to have your pet euthanized....
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Alissa Anderson
- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
So Fresh and So Clean! - Dental Tips for Your Dog
February is Dental Health Month for pets! I apologize for not getting a blog posted about it until now : ( A representative of the...
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Alissa Anderson
- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Walk Your Pet, Even In The Winter!
Did you know that January is National Walk Your Pet Month? Walking your pet (within their limitations) is a great way to help improve...
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Alissa Anderson
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
OBESITY IN PETS: A GROWING PROBLEM
Being overweight is a huge and growing problem in our pet population. It comes with a multitude of health issues, and can have a strong...
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Alissa Anderson
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
"Doggy Dementia" - Yes, It Exists!
Have you ever wondered if your senior pet can get Alzheimer’s disease? Has their behavior been changing or do they seem to be getting...
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Alissa Anderson
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
FUN IN THE SUN : )
HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS Please visit our previous blog on “4th of July Fun, Safely” for a review of the importance of parasite prevention...
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Alissa Anderson
- Jun 14, 2020
- 3 min
4th of July Fun with Your Pet, SAFELY
The 4th of July holiday can be incredible fun for people and their pets! Many pets love having their people home with them for the day,...
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Alissa Anderson
- May 26, 2020
- 3 min
What is Pet Hospice?
PLEASE READ: Due to COVID-19, some modifications will be in place at this time to appointment format to keep everyone safe. ...
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Alissa Anderson
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
LITTER BOX TIPS
Inappropriate elimination (not using the litter box) can be a very challenging issue to deal with for cat owners. If your cat’s...
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Alissa Anderson
- Apr 25, 2020
- 4 min
Incontinence: A Messy Problem
Incontinence (leakage), whether fecal or urinary, is a reason many older pets end up in shelters. It can be an extremely frustrating...
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Alissa Anderson
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
What to Expect with In-Home Pet Euthanasia with Faithful Hearts - An In-Depth Look
Dr. Anderson believes strongly that when possible, allowing your pet to pass peacefully in the comfort of their home is the best option....
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Alissa Anderson
- Apr 8, 2020
- 5 min
Arthritis and Pain in Senior Pets - What can we do to help our beloved older animals?
Have you ever wondered if your senior pet is in pain, or what signs to even look for to tell?While animals experience pain just like we...
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