Ask Dr. Anna: Urinary crystals from a cat’s perspective
When Dr. Anna asked me to tell my story, I was hesitant. I didn’t really want to talk about it. I mean, it’s personal, right?…
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Ask Dr. Anna: Pet obesity: Is your pet overweight?
October 2nd is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Did you know that more than 50 percent of pets in the United States are overweight? Pet Obesity is a…
Ask Dr. Anna: Arthritis in cats
Since September is National Pain Awareness Month, Dr. Anna Coffin will discuss arthritis in cats. Dr. Anna says that many owners do not recognize the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate.
This year World Rabies Day is September 28, 2016. Guthrie Pet Hospital is offering a discount on Rabies vaccines from September 19 – 24. Read…
Ask Dr. Anna: Introducing our new dog groomer, Jennifer Owens
When I tell folks what I do for a living, they usually say something about how much fun it must be to play with dogs…
Ask Dr. Anna: Happy pet, happy vet with fear free veterinary care
There are a huge number of pets that fail to receive the veterinary care they need simply because of the anxiety they experience when a…
Feline leukemia a serious threat to cats
Has your cat been tested for feline leukemia? Is your cat at risk for feline leukemia? These are important questions because there is no cure…
Ask Dr. Anna: Royal canin calm gives a scared cat her live back
Do you have a cat that is scared of everything? Now there is hope to give your cat their live back and return your friend…
Ask Dr. Anna: Microchip 101
Did you know that pets with microchips are twenty times more likely to be reunited with their owners? However, but there are many other reasons…
Obedience basics: Building a foundation of focus
If you’re anything like me, bringing a new dog or puppy into your life and home awakens childhood fantasies of having a bond with your…
Adult dog socialization: Two tips for safety and success
Adult dog socialization can be a very tricky process. In an ideal world, every dog would be properly socialized as a puppy-taking each pups personality…
Ask Dr. Anna: Adding a feline to your home: Cat vs. kitten
Too often cuteness plays the governing factor in choosing whether to get an adult cat or a kitten, but it really should be a decision…
Ask Dr. Anna: Poisonous snakes and pets
Dog and cats are curious creatures and often get themselves into trouble by sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong. As the weather begins to…
Ask Dr. Anna: No pull leash might be the answer
Who cares if your dog can heal on a leash? Most people just want their dog to not pull on the leash like a crazy…
Ask Dr. Anna: Service dogs: More than a pet
ABCDT In a world where our pets are becoming more integrated into our everyday lives, some people have taken advantage of necessarily vague Americans with Disabilities…
Ask Dr. Anna: The one thing I hate more than euthanizing a pet
There are so many great things about being a veterinarian, but just like any other job, there is a down side. I hear so many…
Ask Dr. Anna: New Anxiety Medication for dogs offers promise for noise phobia
Noise phobia, specifically thunderstorm phobia, is a very common condition that veterinarians and dog owners have struggled to treat for years. In fact, one-third of…
Ask Dr. Anna: Adopt a shelter cat; make a friend for life
Let’s assume you have realized that a cat is the way to go. You know all about how independent they can be, how they are…
Ask Dr. Anna: Dog allergies
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and Dr. Anna Coffin always treats more cases of dog allergies this time of year. Unlike people, who…
Dog bite prevention: responsible ownership for safe, happy dogs
May 15-21 is National Dog Bite Prevention week. While it’s great that there’s a month dedicated to the education of the general population on how…