How cold is too cold for doing outside activities with your dogs? Hi, I’m Dr. Sean McPeck. I am the owner and CEO of Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center. A lot of variables come into play here. One is the breed of the dog. O
How do you say goodbye? Or maybe more aptly, when? Having to decide when it’s time to say goodbye to your pet is the single most difficult decision any pet owner will ever have to make. The truth is that there is no easy answ
Dr. Sara & Dr. Sean McPeck address harassment and false accusations online, after a Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center Vet Tech was targeted on Facebook.
One of the most underutilized resources available today in veterinary medicine is pet insurance. I find that less than 15% of my clients have insurance for their pets. Why do so few people invest in pet insurance? Because
Most dog owners are familiar with “bloat,” which is a piece of the GDV (gastric dilatation and volvulus) scenario. Unfortunately, that is not the whole story. A GDV involves gaseous distension of the stomach, which then com
During the first few warm weeks of summer, we are all eager to get outside, soak up the sun, and enjoy the warmth. Our dogs are just as eager, however, during these first few weeks of hot weather that I have always seen more he
Retrievers, collies, pointers, springers, shepherds, huskies, sled dogs, and many other breeds of working dogs were bred to do just that: work. Working breeds have accomplished amazing feats throughout history, from a team of s
Parvovirus, parvoviral enteritis, parvo, the puppy killer… By any name, parvo causes fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea Diarrhea DIARRHEA. Coronavirus has brought the world to its knees with a worldwide 3.4% mo
Small animal pets, like domesticated cats and dogs, are not known to be susceptible to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Vaccinations for Pets During Coronavirus Outbreak There is no vaccine for COVID-19 at this time. However, pet ow
Each year, dozens of mushers journey from Anchorage to Nome with their team of dogs in the Iditarod, a thrilling and strenuous race through the Alaskan wilderness. This 1,000+ mile trek tests the mushers’ fortitude and me