Archive - December 2021

Can Pets Get Covid?

woman wearing mask sitting with a dog

As talk of the Omicron variant continues to cause concern about COVID-19, pet owners are concerned with how the virus may affect their pets. While only a small number of pets have been infected, the risk does exist. Fortunately, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to humans is...

Does Your Pet Need Flea and Tick Control in Winter?

Young girl with dog and cat in the snow

A common question veterinarians get is whether or not it’s OK to skip flea and tick treatment during the winter months. It seems logical that foregoing treatment during the coldest months would be OK, but fleas can continue to hatch even during the winter months, and ticks find various ways to...