Anna Coffin

Have you noticed your cat in the litter box more than normal during these holiday seasons?  It’s a common complaint that we see at Guthrie…

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; the mice were all napping and…

I’ve been practicing veterinary medicine for over twenty years and have experienced the entire spectrum of reactions from cat vet visits that you can imagine.

In all my years of experience with grooming, training, and rescuing dogs, I’ve learned that almost nothing causes as much stress for dogs and their…

Many of you know our senior cat, Sylvie.  Sylvie loves to play, she is curious about new objects and loves people, kids, dogs and even…

Trail hikes and sidewalk strolls have long been the exclusive domain of owners and dogs. Not anymore! There has been an increase in interest in…

I spend every day working with dogs. When I tell people this, they usually say something about how great it must be to get to…

Joint supplements can help with your dog’s joints but only if they contain the proper ingredients at the correct strength. There is so much information…

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The signs and treatment are very similar in dogs and cats, but this week Dr. Anna Coffin will concentrate on diabetes…

All cats shed. All of them. Even the “hairless” variety, which has a barely-there downy fuzz. Shedding is part of a healthy coat in any…

A new movement is sweeping through veterinary medicine focusing on reducing pet anxiety and fear.  It’s called the Fear Free Initiative, and veterinary professionals are…

How to use a simple cue to elevate your dogs’ level of understanding and decision-making. The wrong answer can be a step toward the right…

Keeping your pet healthy is a veterinarian’s number one priority.  The easiest way to keep your pet happy and healthy is an annual visit to…

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, and unlike humans, our pets are not able to tell us when they are in pain.  Signs of animal…

Starting obedience training with our pets is a lot like teaching someone a new language. In the past, it was common for trainers to use…

We’ve all had it happen. You turn on the tap to get a drink or brush your teeth, and suddenly you have a cat in…

The first written record of Rabies occurred in the 23rd Century B.C.  Even back then; they understood that fact that this disease was transmitted by…

One of the top reasons for veterinary visits is skin disease caused by allergies. In the past, dog allergy treatment involved masking of the signs…

One of the first things we teach our dogs in obedience class is the sit cue. It’s the basic building block of any training curriculum….

Since August is National Immunization Month and September 28th is World Rabies Day, Dr. Coffin will take this opportunity to discuss Rabies. Did you know that…