Lasers aren’t just for Science Fiction
By: Kristi Sharpe, DVM Laser therapy has been a rapidly evolving treatment option in veterinary medicine for several years. This mode of therapy has been used in human medicine …
Dr. Kristi’s Corner
DID I GIVE MY DOG THE HEARTWORM PILL THIS MONTH?
By: Kristi Sharpe, DVM Have you ever forgotten to give your dog their heartworm prevention? Is your dog savvy enough to realize that his/her monthly treat is, in fact, …
What is Kennel Cough?
By: Kristi Sharpe, DVM Kennel cough is a term to describe the respiratory disease complex of infectious tracheobronchitis. It is a respiratory disease “complex” because it can be caused …
Age is not a disease, but………
By: Kristi Sharpe, DVM We are all well versed in yearly maintenance of young, healthy pets, but what should we be doing differently in our older patients? What should …
COVID-19 and your Pet
By: Dr. Kristi Sharpe COVID-19 is on everyone’s minds these days. It’s an invisible threat that the science community is working night and day to figure out. New information …
Dental Care Is Not Just For People
By: Dr. Kristi Sharpe Dental Health month is almost upon us. Traditionally, February is the month many veterinarians focus on your pets’ dental health. At Rocky Hill we offer …
The Subtle Symptoms of Chronic Pain
By: Dr. Kristi Sharpe It is a common occurrence that during a physical exam I see things that signal the pet is having chronic pain issues. When I mention …
The Skinny on Pet Weight Loss
By: Dr. Kristi Sharpe Is my dog overweight? If you’re asking this question, the answer is most likely yes. Just like people, pet obesity is on the rise and …
Navigating the Pet Food Aisle
By: Kristi Sharpe, DVM We’ve all been there, standing at the end of the pet food aisle staring down the long shelves filled to the brim with different food …