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Since we are currently doing a giveaway of an iRobot Roomba for clients who buy 12 months of Heartgard and 12 months of Nexgard, it seems like a great time to do a blog post on heartworm disease. Here at Dogwood Vet Clinic, we do our best to try and fully explain to...

While the holiday season is an exciting time, it can be potentially hazardous to our pets. Below, we’re listing some common household holiday items that have the potential to harm your pets during this time of the year! Tinsel Although tinsel can be fun and flashy...

A few months ago, we did a blog post on the canine annual exam. We’d love to now go through the components of the feline annual exam so you can better understand our recommendations and how to best keep your feline friends happy and healthy for as long as possible!...

We are running a special on dentals this month at Dogwood Vet Clinic! We’d like to share some information with you about veterinary dentistry so you can understand why dental care for your pet is crucial to their health and well-being! The first step in evaluating...

The Canine Annual Exam One of the most difficult questions we are asked at Dogwood Vet Clinic is how much does an annual exam cost. That’s an easy answer, $39.50, but what you really want to know is how much does the total visit cost. The answer to that question is...

Heat stroke is a condition where the body temperature is significantly higher (hyperthermia) than average body temperature. We all think of dogs and cats that are left in unattended vehicles, but this also occurs in numerous other conditions we should all be aware of....

In the Ohio River Valley, including Prospect, Louisville, and Crestwood, Kentucky, Ticks have been on the rise. Ticks carry numerous diseases that can have long lasting effects on people and their pets. The difficulty with our pets, due to their beautiful, often long,...