Dr. Shawn Smith

Dr. Smith has raised and trained German Shorthaired Pointers for over 20 years. He raised and trained 3 of the first 12 Versatile Champion German Shorthairs in North America including the first two bitches. He is also a field judge. 
 
Practicing veterinary medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Smith uses conventional medicine and surgery, acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, and education to promote and restore optimal health in pets and animals. To educate and inform pet owners, he invites your questions, comments, stories, and humor to promote better pet ownership and health. He can be reached at veterinaryhospital@rogers.com
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Winter Hazards

Every year as cold weather approaches, it is a good idea to check over the following tips and reminders so your pets will enjoy the fall and winter seasons.


Vitamin E Doses for Dogs and Cats

Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin stored in the liver.  Like other fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K, if one exceeds optimal doses, the potential for long-term toxicity arises; therefore more caution needs to be used when giving fat-soluble vitamins.  More is definitely not better.


Pregnant While Nursing

Ask the Vet


Obesity

Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in pets. Obesity means the excess deposition of fatty tissue in the body. It is estimated that over 30% of the dog population is obese and their owners are not even aware of it. Obesity is a dangerous condition because overweight pets tend to have more illnesses and a shorter life. Our overweight pets also tend to not enjoy life as they should, due to too much effort.

Inappropriate Elimination in Cats

Sally was one pissed off kitty. She was peeing and pooping on beds, sofas and on coats of people who cared for her. What happened?

Halloween Can Be A Pretty Hairy Experience For Pets

Hordes of little goblins and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers roaming the streets on Halloween night may not scare you, but pets often find these strange sights a frightening experience. Here are some tips to help protect your pet on Halloween:

Dog Run Heaters

Cement dog runs indoor or outdoor can be cold.  Generally, I have a raised sleeping area for dogs housed on cement with non-heated floors.


Acupuncture Success Stories

Success stories of Dr. Shawn Smith

Heaters for Cold Weather Dog Houses

Cold weather dog houses, if insulated and properly sized, can be heated by the dog’s own body heat (see article – Cold Weather Dog Houses). However, dog owners are looking to provide more comfort for their pets during cold winter weather by using dog house heaters.

Parvo Treatment and Protocols

Dr. Smith’s PARVO TREATMENT remedy and treatment protocol are highly effective (80% plus), cost effective and efficient for its treatment of ParvoVirus disease.  PARVO TREATMENT has also been 100% effective in protecting non-ill, in contact, possible incubation, and non-immune puppies/dogs of parvo cases treated. 

Cold Weather Dog Houses

Cold weather dog houses.

Tennis Balls as Retrieving Objects and Toys

Tennis balls are not one of my favorite toys or retrieving objects.  Many times I’ve seen owners either throwing or hitting tennis balls with a tennis racket for their dog to retrieve.  It looks good. The dogs tear out over long distances on a dead run.


Skunked or Skunk Odor

There are several options for handling skunk odor on pets.


Dog House Chewing

The primary reason dogs chew buildings or objects are boredom; they need something to do; they want to play; they have an inherent need to clean teeth; etc.  Many dogs will start to chew dog doors or start tearing kennel buildings apart especially after they have been cooped up or kenneled for long periods without exercise or work. 

Garbage Raiding Problems

To keep dogs, racoons and other wild life from tipping over garbage cans and/or tearing your garbage apart, try soaking some rags in ammonia.  Tie the rags to the garbage can lid and handles.  Reapply the ammonia to the rags as needed.


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