Hello, Alamogordo! I’m veterinarian Dr. Katie Lambden of Paw in Hand Veterinary Care. Welcome to Vet Minute. Today’s topic is Holiday Hazards. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we are all looking forward to delicious meals and time with family and friends. Make sure your pets enjoy the fun and stay safe with these tips. One of [...]
Hello, Alamogordo! I’m veterinarian Dr. Katie Lambden of Paw in Hand Veterinary Care. Welcome to Vet Minute. Fluffy, or fat? Today’s topic is Obesity in Pets. This is an issue I see impacting quality of life every day.Obesity stresses joints, increasing risk of injury and worsening arthritis. It contributes to insulin resistance and diabetes, especially [...]
Hello, Tularosa Basin and Sacramento Mountains communities! I’m veterinarian Dr. Katie Lambden of Paw in Hand Veterinary Care. Welcome to Vet Minute. Today’s topic is oral health in dogs and cats. Dogs and cats can and do get plaque, tartar, and periodontal disease. These issues can cause not only bad breath, but also in some [...]
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Paw in Hand Veterinary Care is a new clinic in Alamogordo. Our mission is to work with our clients to provide the best possible preventative care as well as caring for sick or injured pets. We believe that education is key in this process. We will always take the time to explain why we recommend [...]
Hello, Alamogordo! I’m veterinarian Dr. Katie Lambden of Paw in Hand Veterinary Care. Welcome to Vet Minute. Today’s topic is vaccination and why it is so important for your pets. We unfortunately see a fair amount of infectious disease including parvovirus and distemper. Parvo, especially, can survive for months or even years in the environment, [...]
Hello, Alamogordo! I’m veterinarian Dr. Katie Lambden of Paw in Hand Veterinary Care. Welcome to Vet Minute. Today’s topic is hot weather injuries in pets. Because our climate is plenty hot in the summer, we want to make sure that people know of the risks pets can face. Dogs in cars during hot weather is [...]
Hello, Alamogordo! I’m veterinarian Dr. Katie Lambden of Paw in Hand Veterinary Care. Welcome to Vet Minute. Today’s topic is How to Choose a Pet. Perhaps you have been thinking about joining the 68% of US households with a pet. Pet ownership has been proven to provide several benefits for the owner, from improved psychological [...]