Ahhh, it’s finally spring! The flowers are blooming, the grass is green, and allergy season has begun! Did you know many pets suffer from...

18-year-old cat with a tooth root abscess Do you have an older cat that you haven't taken to the vet in years? Look at his back teeth today. Gently pull his upper lip backward near the corner of his mouth. Does he have heavy calculus (tan material) on his molars? If so, it is time to schedule a check up. Call us at 515-304-5277. A dental can take off that calculus to prevent a tooth root abscess or loose, painful teeth. Some cats develop painful resorptive lesions that

This is Dr. Allison writing. I got my first paycheck this week! It was likely the hardest-earned paycheck that I will have ever...

Rochelle Pettinger and her husband, Jason, with a litter of Husky mix puppies and their mom from Oklahoma Hope Animal Rescue gives hope...

Happy New Year! It’s Gretchen here again. It seems like each passing year, the time flies by faster and faster, wouldn’t you agree? Do...

It is time to celebrate a success. Earlier this year, a 1-year-old springer spaniel presented to us for a check-up, and we diagnosed him...

In the famous Harry Potter books, the character depicted above edits a magazine called “The Quibbler,” so I will name this blog post “The...

Hello everyone! It’s Gretchen here again. It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog, but today is a very special day. It’s our first...

Update: This patient was euthanized last month due to chronic fecal incontinence from his neuro episode. What an awful disease from an...

In May, Embark came out with several new tests for genes both good and bad involved in copper toxicosis. This will have a large impact...

Hello, everyone! It’s Gretchen here again. Today is World Veterinary Day, and I wanted to share my thoughts about why I think...

Hello, and Happy Spring! It’s Gretchen here again. I hope everyone had a very blessed Easter. I’m sure we are all looking forward to more...

Hello, everyone! It’s Gretchen here again. Spring is getting closer, and I’m sure we are all looking forward to sunny days and warmer...

Hello, all! It’s Gretchen here again. February brings us Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and most importantly, Super Bowl Sunday! My...

Hello, everyone! I’m Gretchen, the Client Care Representative here at St. Francis Veterinary Care. I have been fascinated with veterinary...

A dog owner came to me hoping for help for her itchy dog. Blood work had been normal at previous vet visits. I ran a more extensive...