admin Although found most often in older pets, heart conditions can affect pets at any age. Heart disease is usually a life-threatening health issue, but we offer diagnostics and therapies which could help extend your pet’s life. If caught soon enough, some forms of heart disease can even be cured. Heart disease can lead to congestive … Read moreCardiology
Janet Meyerhoff, DVM, was born in Monterey, CA, and grew up in sunny Southern California. She graduated in 1983 from UC Davis with Bachelors of Science in Genetics, and in 1987 from UW Madison with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. From 1987 to 1989, she took part in an internship in the Bay Area where … Read moreDr. Janet Meyerhoff, DVM
Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of general wellbeing, but correct feeding is more complicated than you think.
Every year thousands of stray and unwanted animals are euthanized in shelters across the United States for lack of homes. Many of these deaths are the avoidable result of owners failing to spay and neuter their pets. Even if you keep a close watch on your pet, accidents happen–and unexpected offspring means more animals that … Read moreSpay & Neuter
One of the worst feelings to experience as a pet owner is a realization that your pet has gone missing. Only 17% of dogs and 2% of cats make it back to their homes—which can make it feel like you’ll never see your pet again if they get lost. Rainbow Veterinary Hospital wants to encourage … Read moreMicrochipping
nspired by James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small, Dr. Patrick Smith received his veterinary degree from Michigan State University. Dr. Smith began making house calls while working at a small animal clinic in Southern New Hampshire. He spent five years working in the central highlands of Papua, Indonesia with Christian Veterinary Mission doing village … Read morePatrick Smith, DVM, MVPM
Laser therapy is a painless, non-invasive technology used to treat acute and chronic injuries, accelerate the healing process after surgery, and alleviate joint pain. It works by stimulating cell regeneration, increasing blood flow to the targeted area, and releasing the body’s own pain-relieving hormones. The process generally takes between 5-10 minutes, with most patients seeing … Read moreLaser Therapy
Changes in pet behavior often indicate an underlying medical problem, learn how to spot these shifts and seek veterinary help.
Ophthalmology is the branch of veterinary medicine that concerns diseases, injuries, and conditions that affect your pet’s eyes and vision. This includes diagnosing and treating problems with the structures surrounding the eye such as eyelids, eye sockets, and conjunctiva. While routine eye issues can be handled by a general practice veterinarian, there are some conditions … Read moreOphthalmology
Young animals are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health. In addition to preventing many life-threatening illnesses, vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s important … Read moreVaccinations
