by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Oct 4, 2018 | News / Blog
Animal Pain Awareness Month Jennifer Blair, DVM, CVA, CVFT Animals experience pain and discomfort just as people do. While it is obvious that a pet who is limping is experiencing pain, often the signs of pain are much more subtle. These signs may include restlessness;...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Aug 31, 2018 | News / Blog
Feline Inappropriate Urination Kevin Roeser, DVM and Jennifer Blair, DVM Inappropriate urination or house soiling can be a challenging issue for cats, their owners, and veterinarians alike. For many cats, the underlying cause of this behavior is multi-faceted, making...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Jul 26, 2018 | News / Blog
Feline Tooth Resorption / Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions Dr. Kevin Roeser Feline tooth resorption, also known as Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions (FORLs), cervical line lesions (CLLs), neck lesions, cervical line erosions, and feline caries/”cavities”, are a...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Jun 27, 2018 | News / Blog
This month, our feature article was inspired by two eighth grade girls, Scarlett Morton and Elsa Yager, Girl Scout Troop #54296, working on their Girl Scout Silver Award Project. The Silver Award Project is a project designed to help the community. They chose to...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | May 29, 2018 | News / Blog
Welcome, Dr. Jessica Lewis We are excited to announce the addition of our new doctor, Dr. Jessica Lewis, on Tuesday, May 29th. Dr. Lewis joined St. Francis Animal Hospital in the spring of 2011 as a veterinary assistant while she was obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | May 8, 2018 | News / Blog
You are invited! Please join Dr. Charlie Cosimini (aka Dr. Chuck) for a book reading/signing event.Bring the whole family! Space is limited, so RSVP today! When: Monday, May 14th, 7-8 pm Where: St Francis Integrative Services Located next door to St Francis at 1235...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Apr 24, 2018 | News / Blog
It’s Spring: Heartworm Disease and Lyme Disease It’s April – and it finally is beginning to feel like spring. April is both Heartworm Awareness Month and Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and can affect dogs,...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Mar 19, 2018 | News / Blog
From A Cat’s Perspective Bringing your cat to the veterinarian can be a very stressful and scary experience — for both you and your cat. One of the biggest stressors for your cat going to the doctor can be the carrier itself. Not only does the carrier mean that...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Feb 19, 2018 | News / Blog
Parasite Prevention: Isn’t It Too Cold To Care? Year Round Preventative Care The days are cold and snowy, but did you know that your pet is still at risk for parasites? Let’s discuss the importance of year round preventative! For dogs, we recommend giving...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Nov 27, 2017 | News / Blog
We would like to take this opportunity to share our Purpose Statement and Core Values with you. As a team, we are proud of our values and strive to uphold them every day. Our values guide each of us as we work to create an exceptional experience for you and your pet...
