Halloween Pet Safety
Halloween is a fun and exciting time for everyone. We get the chance to play our favorite superhero, character, or wow our friends with creativity. … Read more
Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Keep the feasts on the table. The best way to ensure our pets’ safety is to keep them away from the food in the first … Read more
Cold Weather Safety
We all know this time of year can be as brutal as it is beautiful. Below we have provided a few tips to keep your … Read more
AVC Team Agreement
We believe the best care happens when our staff, doctors, clients, and patients all work together as a team. That means all of us committing … Read more

Anesthesia – Keeping The Big Sleep Safe
Few things make owners as nervous as anesthesia. Heck, when I was first unleashed upon the world as “Dr. Rowland” anesthesia wracked my nerves way … Read more
Allergies in Pets
When an infection or bug bite gets red, itchy, and swells up it is due to inflammation. This is your immune systems normal (and useful) … Read more

Dealing with Firework Fears
Independence Day is almost here, when we celebrate our freedom to blow stuff up in the backyard, and consequently send half the dogs in the neighborhood cowering … Read more
Dealing with Firework Fears (And Noise, And Storms…)
This article was originally written as a short safety blurb for Independence Day, but the main ideas apply to pets with noise or storm anxiety … Read more