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Pet Insurance

March 10, 2022

Pet insurance is a healthcare policy for your pet that reimburses you for certain medical expenses. You are still responsible for your veterinary bills, and then you submit your invoices to your pet insurance company to pay you back.


 Important Things to Know About Lyme Disease in Dogs

July 27, 2021

Lyme disease has become increasingly common in humans, and as a result, many pet owners have become concerned about Lyme disease in dogs. While this tick-borne illness is serious, it doesn’t have to be a deadly one for our canine companions. That said, dog owners still need to be quite vigilant and responsible about taking proper precautions to prevent and treat Lyme disease in their pets. Here’s everything you need to know about Lyme disease in dogs – so you can stay informed and prepared. (And let’s face it – calm. Because it is a major concern!)


Learn About Heartworm Disease in Dogs

April 7, 2021

Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can have lifelong effects on the health of your pet – even when it’s successfully treated. The good news is, heartworm disease is preventable, so you can rest easy if you’re well informed and on top of your pup-parent game! Here’s everything you need to know about heartworm disease in dogs, including symptoms, treatments, prevention, and more.


Tips & Tricks to Pill Your Dog

October 13, 2020

When the vet gives you medication in pill form for your dog, does your heart sink? Are you unsure of how to do this? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get that medication into your canine companion. (And why will dogs eat cat poop with gusto, but avoid pills like the plague?)


Food Puzzles and Slow Feeders for Dogs

September 11, 2020

Do you have a "wolfer"? Many dogs eat so fast they practically inhale their food. Sometimes, they promptly regurgitate it when they eat so quickly. Dogs were originally designed to spend much of their day searching for food and eating fast to prevent others from stealing it.


Announcing Our Partnership with Dr. Kurt Michelotti, Mobile Veterinary Specialists

August 12, 2020

Centre Animal Hospital is excited to announce a new partnership with Dr. Kurt Michelotti of Mobile Veterinary Specialists (MoVeS). Dr. Michelotti will be working on a regular basis with our hospital to offer mobile surgery, including orthopedics and advanced soft tissue procedures.


June 1, 2020

The passing of a family pet is often a child’s first experience with death and grief. Because pets live in our homes, and many of us treat them with the same care we do the humans we love, the passing of a beloved pet can be as real and traumatic for a child as losing a human family member or friend.


June 1, 2020

The time is fast approaching. I will be retiring on Tuesday, June 30th after over 37 years practicing veterinary medicine and 32 years with Centre Animal Hospital, the practice I founded in 1988.


Funding Your Pet's Large Medical Expenses

September 9, 2019

Finding ways to pay large (and often unexpected) medical expenses for your pet can be challenging. Below are some suggestions that may help as you consider how to manage the costs associated with healing your beloved companion or keeping him/her as healthy and pain-free as possible.


Pet Dental Care: How to Brush Your Pet's Teeth & More

February 27, 2019

This month is National Pet Dental Health Month, and boy, has it been an eye-opener for me! As the team member who oversees posts to our facebook and Instagram accounts, I’ve had a crash course in pet dentistry in the past few weeks.


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