There is never a reason to give a puppy a vaccine that he or she doesn’t need. The purpose of a vaccine is prevent disease in the patients that are at risk for the disease. Dr. Ernie Ward joins us to talk about the importance of vaccines and which vaccines are important for puppies.
read moreIf your cat has approached middle age or the senior years and coasted in the “playing” department, all is not lost. Sometimes our kitty companions need to have their life spiced up a bit. This requires only a little bit of imagination. Here are some starters…
read moreTargeting osteoarthritis from multiple angles achieves the greatest success in making painful pets comfortable.
read more“Why does the vet need to see my pet to give me treatment?” The answer lies in the concept represented by four letters, VCPR, and has as its foundation the best medicine for our patients as well as compliance with state and federal law. And as veterinarians, we are entrusted to be advocates for our patients. It is the combination of these two concepts that informs our medical policy.
read moreHappy Anniversary, Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic! 30 years! We’re honored to be part of a great community. Our goal of providing high-quality, full-service, compassionate veterinary care to the residents of northeast Ohio has been in place for 30 years and will continue for many more years to come. Thank you for 30 years, and we look forward to many more!
read moreDo not ignore a possible toxin exposure or decide to “give it a day or so.” Some pets may not be bothered by a particular toxin exposure while another pet could die from the same exposure. Any potential toxin exposure should be brought to our attention and appropriate baseline laboratory tests and symptomatic treatment should be addressed.
read moreWe’re fortunate in northeast Ohio to have the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in our own back yard. The trails for exercising your dog (and you) are seemingly endless. If you’re going to take advantage of the Park, keep these thoughts in mind.
read more“How much should I exercise my elderly dog?” It’s a very common, and very important question, and we’ll tackle it here!
read moreKnee injuries are common with dogs and we see some with cats, too. The most successful procedure available now for the treatment of knee ligament injury is a TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement). Learn about this procedure and why the doctors at the Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic choose this as the best treatment for our pet-friends that experience a torn ligament.
read moreWe usually see a number of Warble cases during the warm months of the year. What is a Warble? Here’s the scoop.
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