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Veterinary Wellness Partners (VWP) based in Orrville is pleased to announce the addition of Southern Medina Veterinary Clinic (SMVC) to their family of companion and farm animal care practices. Southern Medina Veterinary Clinic, formerly known as…
Earlier this month, USA Today published in article in which it was stated that the Environmental Protection Agency issued a report about potential problems with one of the more popular flea and tick products, the Seresto collar by Elanco Animal…
2020 has one more surprise for pet owners: A FOOD RECALL
The FDA announced a recall of certain pet foods from Sportmix Brand. These foods contain high levels of aflatoxin, a mold that typically grows on corn. This is in response to 28 deaths and…
Curbside Care
With the continuing COVID-19 situation across the country, many veterinary clinics continue to provide curbside care to their clients and patients. Veterinary Wellness Partners, including our four clinics, are continuing with this…
Species-specific coronaviruses and the diseases they cause
Many pet and farm animals have their own version of coronavirus by which they can be infected. They usually cause mild gastrointestinal illness, but some can cause respiratory disease.…
COVID-19 Update
March 23rd, 2020
As of yesterday, Governor DeWine has issue an order to shelter in place beginning at 11:59 P.M. tonight that is statewide for Ohio. As a result, Veterinary Wellness partners continues to adjust to the guidelines…
March Bovine Health
Gabe Middleton DVM
How can activity monitoring systems improve profitability?
Activity monitoring systems are becoming more commonplace on dairy farms. Despite the large investment, many progressive producers see the potential…
COVID 19 UPDATE
March 19th, 2020
As many of you know, things are changing by the day with the COVID-19 virus and government's directives and guidance. We will continue to update via Facebook and various articles on our website. If you haven't…
Veterinary Wellness Partners
Feline Declawing
At Veterinary Wellness Partners, we are continuously striving to improve our client and patient services. It is our desire to stay up to date with diagnostics, procedures, and trends within the…
Our offices are continuing to monitor the Coronavirus situation and listening to the leaders of our state and nation. Currently we are taking the following steps;
1) We are wiping down door handles and areas every hour
2) We are offering car side…
CORONAVIRUS vs COVID 19
Veterinarians and human health workers have dealt with coronavirus for many years. The old coronavirus was a fairly common infection that caused mild common cold symptoms. Veterinarians often diagnosed this…
Canine Coronavirus
There are two forms of coronavirus that infect our domesticated dogs: Intestinal and Respiratory
Intestinal Canine Coronavirus (CCV)
The first is an intestinal disease that can be found worldwide. It is specific to dogs, not…
At the time of this writing, the World Health Organization has deemed the coronavirus outbreak an official pandemic. There have been approximately 121,000 cases worldwide, with just over 1,000 in the United States. Those numbers are likely to…
Amid the rapidly-evolving news regarding Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19), we wanted to take a moment to share some helpful information and answer some common questions regarding this virus, domestic animals and pets, and what you can do to continue to…
Some of you have reached out to us regarding the FDA reports of diet related heart disease. We greatly appreciate your trust in us. We are keeping up with the investigation and can share some recommendations based on the findings as of now. …
How can I help my aging pet?
We’ve all been there – your dog or cat is aging, and you don’t know what to do, or where to start for help. You’ve noticed that she gets up a little slower these days, seems a little weaker in the back…
The Orrville Pet Spa and Resort is celebrating our 15th Anniversary of providing quality care to dogs and cats. We will be having an Open house Monday through Friday of the week of November 18-22nd. We will have refreshments and daily prizes! …
Credelio
We recently added a new tool to the fight against fleas and ticks, called Credelio. Many of you may be familiar with Bravecto, a 12 week oral flea and tick preventative…
Proheart
Zoetis Animal Health has several convenient products that they offer in the injectable format. These medications make administration easier that oral and topical products. While there is yet to be an injection for fleas and ticks, there…
Reasons To Spay Your Pet (Dog or Cat)
There are many reasons to spay your female pet. This surgery will help prevent medical and behavioral issues later in life. When spaying at a young age, 4-6 months, your pet will recover quicker and easier…
Disease Costs on Farms: Know the cost of disease on your farm
A dairy manager must evaluate and scrutinize all areas of management on the farm. Understanding diseases (transition and other) and the associated costs should be no different. The…
Keys to reducing calf and heifer respiratory disease
Over the past decade, there has been an increase in housing pre-weaned dairy calves indoors. This has happened for many reasons. Humane comfort of housing calves indoors during winter months is…
Displaced Abomasum: Making the Right Decision
Transition cow programs have improved to increase cow health in early lactation, thus causing a reduction in transition cow diseases on many herds. There are several management reasons why cows in…
Palliative Care in Veterinary Medicine
Pet parents are often faced with the issue when a beloved animal companion is faced with a terminal illness and is nearing the end of his or her life. With palliative care, we focus on the…
Orrville Veterinary Clinic, Inc. – Registered Veterinary Technician
With over 60 years in the community, we are a clinic everyone has come to know and trust. We pride ourselves on providing the best service to our clients and their pets and would…
February is Dental Health Month
Common Signs of Dental Disease
February has been designated as dental health month for animals. Dental health is often an easily neglected aspect of caring for our pets. It is not until we smell their bad breath…
Cold Weather Tips for Farm Animals
The National Weather Service is predicting several days of extremely cold temperatures in our area. In a previous article, we discussed some tips to keep small animals warm during this time. Tips included:…
Cold Weather Tips for Animals
It looks like the National Weather Service is calling for extreme cold in our ares over the next week. Termed the "Polar Vortex," the professionals are calling for "extreme" and "dangerously" cold temperatures. On…
Veterinary Wellness Partners and our clinics are collecting donations for a local dog shelters. Please help to support these wonderful organizations, who each have a passion to help save animals that do not have homes.
Needed Items include:…
Leptospirosis is a bacteria with the potential to cause devastating infections in multiple body systems. We are going to look at:
1) When do we vaccinate against this deadly disease?
2) Why do we vaccinate against this deadly disease?
3) What…
APPOINTMENTS! APPOINTMENTS!
We have listened to feedback from our clients, many of whom have been requesting that we add the capability to schedule appointments for their pets. We have decided to begin the process of scheduling appointments and…
Low Cost Cat Neuter Program
Beginning in March 2017, we are offering a low cost neuter program for male cats. These surgeries will be performed on most Fridays, depending upon doctor availability. We will schedule the surgeries ahead of time. …
What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is a complex that is caused by a bacteria, called Borrelia Burgdorfei. This bacteria is a type that is called a spirochete. Spirochetes are shaped like coil or spring and tend to embed their way into tissue. …
Expanded Hours
August 1st, 2015
We are excited to announce that we are now able to offer walk in appointments all day on Fridays beginning August 6th. We have heard your need and feel that these additional hours will allow us to better care for…
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Everyday, ongoing research discovers new things that lead to changes in the way that we do things. One of the newest developments in veterinary medicine is the new American Association…
March 3rd, 2015
Dear Cat Owners,
I've had several cats these last few weeks come in with the history of only being sick a few days yet, these cats were in serious trouble. Unfortunately, they were so sick that we could not save them.
Felines are an…
Definition: Abnormal, often destructive behavior, that is present when your dog does not like to be apart from you. The actual separation distance can vary, ranging from you leaving the house to just being left in another room. It is sad…
The Seven types of Dog Barks: Meaning and Management
There are seven basic types of barks that our dogs exhibit, with each having a different meaning and manner is which to manage or correct the behavior.
1) Alarm/ Alert Barking…
Introduction to Class IV Laser Therapy
December 2014
Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic is excited to announce the purchase of a Companion Animal class IV laser therapy unit. We purchased this new treatment unit, which will be incorporated into…
2104 Annual Christmas Donation Drive
Benefiting Shelter Animals
Items of need include:
**Laundry Detergent
**Dry and Canned Kitten and Puppy Food (Friskies, Fancy Feast, Science Diet)
**Dry and Canned Adult Cat and…
Bravecto: Oral Flea and Tick Control
Introducing Bravecto!
We are excited to announce the arrival of a new product for prevention and control of fleas and ticks: …
Bravecto: Oral Flea and Tick Control
In 2014, the Merck Co. released this novel product for flea and tick control in dogs and cats. This is a product that is unlike any other and provides long-lasting protection against these…
How I became Intersted in Canine Behavior Training
A Story by Dr. Greg Roadruck
When I first started at Orrville Veterinary Clinic, there were five Veterinarians. At that time, only one veterinarian split their time evenly between small and large…
2014 Blue Tip Parade
Tuesday June 17th, 2014
Wadsworth Ohio
Beginning at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 17th; Wadsworth, Ohio will commence the 39th Annual Blue Tip Festival with its Blue Tip Festival Parade. Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic is once…
Using our Online Store
By Jeffrey R. Fink D.V.M.
June 3rd, 2014
Why should you use our online store:
1) Buy buying from our online store, you are supporting your local veterinary clinic, not a distant group of investors.
2) You…
New Online Store
June 3rd, 2014
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new online store. We are making a switch to a different supplier and format in order to make it…
Intestinal Parasite Test
At Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic, we recognize the tremendous value in preventive medicine and preventive care. This is the basis of all medicine, in that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This…
Contagious Diseases: From Pets to People
At Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic, we to advise you of one potential concern about being in such close contact with our pets: Zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases are those that are contagious from…
What Age Is Best for Puppy Socialization?
3 to 12 weeks: Puppies are the most accepting of new experiences during this time period.
12 to 18 Weeks: As Puppies enter this new stage, they become much more cautious of anything that they have yet to…
Cat Food Recall of Lots Sold in Ohio
Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic is passionate about you and your pets. As a result, we try to update you as much as possible about potential problems that may exist. There have been multiple food recalls in…
Caring for Pets During Cold Weather
In Akron, Barberton, Norton and the surrounding regions of Ohio, the weather can turn brutally cold. This extreme cold presents additional risks to our pets, especially those that are outdoor pets. Below are…
Preventing Pet Overpopulation
By Tara Monahan
For Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic
Do you plan to add a furry friend to your family? Did you just bring a new pet into your life? Did you know that one of the most important health decisions you…
Article submitted by Tara Monahan
Written for Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic
In our area of Ohio (Akron, Barberton, Norton, Wadsworth, and the surrounding areas of Summit and Stark counties), insects can be both a nuisance and a problem. …
Protect Your Pet from Heartworm Disease
Insects have a purpose, but can be very annoying and harmful to people and animals. One insect that causes us concern in regards to our pets is the mosquito. Mosquitoes can be carriers of heartworm larvae.…
Christmas Animal Shelter Donation
It is that time of year again. We encourage all pet owners to take a little bit of time to remember the pets in shelters and those without homes during this holiday season of giving. We are taking donations of…
Lyme Disease on the Rise in Ohio
According to a release from the Associated Press, the State of Ohio is seeing a shocking increase in the number of deer ticks that can carry Lyme disease. It is unclear what has caused this increase, though…
The cat flea is a leading cause of itching and scratching in dogs and cats that we evaluate at Akron Barberton Veterinary Clinic. All fleas survive by jumping onto an animal, biting their skin, and feeding on the blood. As a result you, will…
The Flea Life Cycle
In Akron, Barberton, Norton, Medina, Rittman and the areas surrounding the Akron Bareberton Veterinary Clinic; the most common flea problem is Cetenocephalides Felis (A.K.A. the cat flea). Theis cat flea is responsible for…
We are very excited to be a featured boothe during the 2013 Wayne County Farm Tour held at our Orrville Veterinary Clinic, located at 1665 N. Main St. in Orrville, Ohio. The Wayne County Farm Tour is sponsored by the farm bureau and features our…
Litter Box Management
The litter box is essentially the bathroom or toilet for your cat. That phrase may sound basic, but if you really think about it, do you manage your cat's litter box like you manage your own bathroom? Below…
Myth Busters: Spaying and Neutering Your Pet
Myths Answered About Spaying and Neutering Your Pet
Myth #1: It is better for my female dog to have a litter before I spay her
This is an absolutely not true. All the medical…
Pet Safety during Hunting Season
As that calendar turns to October, we enter into a time of year that can be a very dangerous time for pets: Ohio hunting season. There are many hunters and hunting areas in an around Akron, Barberton, Norton, …
Mystery Dog Illness in Ohio
Many people have called with concerns about the "mystery dog illness" that has been reported in the state of Ohio. Please read the following information to better understand the state of the investigation at this present…
WHAT IS AN INTESTINAL PARASITE (FECAL) TEST?
A fecal examination is the microscopic evaluation of feces. The test is indicated for pets with diarrhea, straining, lack of appetite or vomiting. Annual fecal examinations are recommended on all animals…
On Nov. 3, 2009, voters in Ohio will have the opportunity to pass an amendment to Ohio's Constitution (State Issue 2) that will create a 13-member Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board made up of people from Ohio who are experts in animal care and…
OVERVIEW
Pregnancy is the period of gestation when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus. Normal gestation in cats is 58 to 68 days (the average is 63 days).
The litter size in cats varies from one kitten to more than 10.…
WORMS
Most people are aware that their pets have worms, but just what are these worms, where do they get them and how do you get rid of them? When pet owners talk about worms, they are really talking about all gastrointestinal parasites. And there…
OVERVIEW
Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation of body fat. Between 25 and 40 percent of dogs are considered obese or are likely to become obese. It is the most common nutrition-related health condition in dogs in our…
BE PREPARED
Giving birth can be a frightening, confusing and painful experience for both the dog and the owner. Knowing and understanding normal labor and delivery, as well as proper pregnancy care, can help make the process go more…
A GUIDE TO GROOMING
Although it's often overlooked, grooming is an important part of your dog’s health program. Routine brushing and combing removes dead hair and dirt and prevents matting. Because it stimulates the blood supply to…
WHAT SHOULD YOU FEED?
Your dog knows that what’s on your plate is infinitely better than what he’s eating at the moment – and you may be tempted to prove it by giving him some. Before you do, remember that good nutrition and a…
DAILY EXERCISE RECOMMENDED
Exercise is as important for your dog as it is for you. Young dogs and healthy adults alike need lots of it, and even senior pets need a regular daily workout to maintain their health. The type of exercise…
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