Poison Prevention – Strings and Other Household Things
March is Poison Prevention Month. While you might know some foods and plans that could hurt your pet, did you know strings can be dangerous as well? Yes, strings, or anything stringy (yarn, rubber bands, and dental floss). These items can cause intestinal...
Nicaragua Christian Veterinary Mission Blog 1/10/19
We spent 3 days and 2 nights in the countryside of Nicaragua. After la Trinidad, we served in Los Lamos and San Jorge, small villages of several hundred people. They do not have a lot of materialistic wealth, and their cows and pigs and chickens are their...
Nicaragua Christian Veterinary Mission 1/8/19
We headed out bright and early Monday morning into the Nicaraguan countryside. It is called the land of lakes and volcanoes, and it is very pretty, but the soil is not so rich because it is lava based, and there are a lot of lava rocks. But people work...
Nicaragua Christian Veterinary Mission 1/6/19
We had a workday at our hosts home yesterday; Oscar and Tamy Gaitan live in Catarina which is about an hour from the capital, Managua. Oscar grew up here, and his father started a Christian church in town many years ago, and it is still going strong! And...
Nicaragua Mission Trip 1/4/19
Our first Day on the job involved a trip to Las Flores, which was only about 20min from Catarina. We pulled up to a home of one of Oscars church members, unloaded our supplies, and got cracking, I mean cutting and sticking. A steady stream of patients...
Nicaragua Veterinary Mission 1/3/19
The day started out too early with the 3:00 am alarm, but at least we had seasonal weather, 21 degrees, perfect for snowmaking; but I knew that wouldn’t last. When you leave at 3:30 am, the trip into Logan is actually pleasant, no traffic or horns or...
2019 Nicaragua Christian Veterinary Mission Trip
It's 1/1/2019, 5:51 pm and I am sitting at home at my desk with the wind howling and temperatures falling - perfect for snowmaking and skiing. However I will not be enjoying the fine weather conditions in New England but instead will be heading to the...
10 Holiday Dangers In Your Home
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And, it's also a fairly dangerous time of year for our furry friends. With all of the decorations, ornaments, food, and parties, there are a lot of things that our pets can get into that they shouldn't. Below is a...
Thanksgiving and Your Pets
According to just about any poll you reference, a large percentage of Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, and many also admit to sharing their Thanksgiving dinner with their four-legged family members. And if you're anything...
Important Tips for Senior Cat Health
Your cat's senior years can be some of the best and most memorable years with your feline friend. It's important to keep the following tips in mind when caring for your senior cat to ensure they stay healthy and happy through their golden years. To learn more about...