Harvest Moon

FDA Updates
We've had several calls from clients about the new FDA update on several flea and tick preventives. All the FDA wants the public to know is that there is the potential for neurologic effects on animals that are prone to neurologic defects/seizures. This doesn't mean it's going to cause seizures in all animals.  Just be sure to ask your vet if the product is right for your individual pet.

This past week,  we hit the 21st of September....do you remember? Earth Wind and Fire

This Monday, Sept 24th is the Harvest Moon! I'm still not ready for it to be fall yet, but the harvest moon does mark the beginning of fall. The harvest means new beginning and getting ready for the change of pace and weather. I won't be ready for the cooler weather ever...........

Fall Starts With Rain

The fall has officially started with nothing but rain and cloudy days. I wasn't able to let that stop me from enjoying the last couple of days of summer activities though. This past weekend I went to the Renaissance Festival as well as the Baltimore Aquarium.

The threat of Hurricane Florence has had the east coast in storm prep and evacuating. We are still waiting on any rain here.....This is how I storm prep...

Summer Goes To The Dogs

Anya had her end of the summer pool party! She dressed up, lounged, and went for a swim! She was exhausted at the end of the day, but loved every moment of it! 

GI Stasis

What Every Rabbit Owner Needs To Kno
I've seen so many rabbits lately in GI stasis that I wanted to briefly talk about what it is and what signs to look for. Any rabbit owner should know the importance of making sure that your rabbit is always eating and pooping regularly. Over 12 hours of your rabbit not eating is concerning and should be seen by a veterinarian. GI stasis basically just means that their gut/gastrointestinal tract is upset and has stopped working for some reason. GI stasis can occur for a variety of reasons that your vet can help you figure out what the underlying issue may be.

Signs:
Any abnormal behavior in a rabbit is concerning, however not eating, not pooping, teeth grinding, lethargy, sensitive or enlarged abdomen are sure signs that your rabbit may be in stasis.

Diagnostics:
Your vet may decide to do bloodwork to rule out an underlying cause and/or radiographs (x-rays) to look at size of stomach, and any other underlying disease.  Bloodwork could determine if there is an infection, kidney or liver issues, or maybe even cancer.

(Radiographs taken from Bellambivet.blogspot.com) 

Treatments:
Treatments can vary based on the diagnostics. Most treatments will include fluids, gastric motility medications, gas relief medications (rabbit can't vomit and guinea pigs have a hard time getting rid of the gas in their GI tract), stool softeners, and assist feedings to stimulate their stomach and get nutrients into them. However, some animals may be critical enough to need to be hospitalized on IV fluids and constant monitoring.

Prognosis:
The outcome is usually good if the rabbit is treated in time and doesn't have a severe underlying cause. Every case is different, which is another important reason to bring your rabbit into a vet as soon as you start suspecting something.


I had my first rabbit bot fly on the season! Bot flies likes to burrow inside an animals skin and create tracks or pockets where they have traveled. They can cause tissue to abscess and necrosis if not caught in time. You need to remove the larvae in order for the animal to do well and close the tracks again.

Cutest patient of the week