Big Lick Vet’s Welcomes New State of the Art Equipment to In-House Laboratory
We’re excited to inform our clients that we have recently upgraded our in-house diagnostic lab equipment! These new state of the art analyzers allow for more efficient and accurate in-house results and also integrate seamlessly with our patient software Cornerstone. VetLab Station The Vetlab Station provides us with all diagnostic results in one convenient place. […]
At Home Dental Care for Your Pet
This video outlines Big Lick Vet’s recommended methods of at home dental care for your pet and instructions for brushing teeth, using oral rinses, using water additives, and giving dental chews.
Pet Dental Health
Your pet’s dental health is an important part of their overall health and unfortunately, proper dental care is often overlooked. Not addressing your pet’s dental health can pose a serious health risk with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well, with dental disease leading to […]
DNA Testing for Dogs
The Royal Canin Genetic Health Analysis If you have a mixed breed dog and have ever wondered exactly what type of dog you have, then you’re in luck because doggy DNA Testing is officially a thing! Here at Big Lick Vet, we offer a test from Royal Canin called the Genetic Health Analysis or GHA. […]
Low Dose Radiation
Big Lick Vet Is Committed to Innovation and Radiation Safety with First Low-Dose Radiography System Here at Big Lick Vet, our staff and patients’ safety, health, and welfare are number one. We’re excited to inform our clients that we have upgraded our radiography equipment to the ImageVue® DR50 Digital Imaging System. The DR50 uses state-of-the […]
Regarding The Recent FDA Alert on Isoxazoline Products
We would like to put the minds of our patients and clients at ease regarding the recent alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the potential adverse events in our pets from isoxazoline products (Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, and Simparica). While medicine is always changing, we make it our priority to stay on top […]
The Importance of Year-Round Flea and Tick Prevention
The summer has flown by and now fall and winter are just around the corner! It’s a common misconception that bloodsuckers like ticks disappear along with the risk for disease transmission once there is a frost and the weather turns cooler. Ticks have been known to survive temperatures well below freezing and become active again […]
Dasuquin Advanced – A Great Supplement for Joint Health
Dasuquin Advanced is an oral joint supplement from Nutramax that is the #1 joint health brand recommended by veterinarians. Nutramax are the makers of the highly popular human joint supplement Cosamin ASU and their initial product for pets was called Cosequin. From Cosequin came Dasuquin and from Dasuquin came Dasuquin Advanced. It is the most […]
Are Probiotics Right For Your Pet?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as “live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” Probiotics can potentially provide an array of health benefits to dogs; they can help treat and prevent a variety of diseases and illness, particularly those of the gastrointestinal system. They also help […]
The Number of Heartworm Cases Is Increasing – What You Need To Know
It’s the end of June and you know what that means – we’re right in the middle of peak heartworm season! But it’s important to remember that heartworm infection can occur during any month or season of the year. We’ve seen dogs test positive who were exposed to heartworms smack dab in the middle of […]
