Paisano Mobile Animal Clinic

I expanded my practice in 1996 to include a clinic in part of my home. Each patient is treated as if it were one of my own pets; I take the time to do a thorough exam, and to answer any questions you may have. In addition to routine preventive care, surgery and dental procedures are also routinely performed in the clinic.

You can easily teach your dog to eliminate in an acceptable location by keeping a close eye, recognizing his signals, understanding his instincts, and rewarding his appropriate behavior. A new puppy can be a wonderful, exciting addition to your family, but the excitement can quickly turn to frustration and may ultimately lead to finding another home for a puppy who "misbehaves".

Clearly distressed, tears in her eyes, Margaret said, "I still wonder if there was something else I could have done." Margaret's feelings and questions are typical for a grieving human who has just euthanized a companion animal. In this article we present three methods for making a euthanasia decision.

There have been several reported cases of pets dying by suffocation when they stick their heads into a plastic bag. These are often potato chip-type bags, or the liners of cereal or cracker boxes. Please be sure to slice these bags open when you've finished the contents, and place them carefully in the trash so that your pet doesn't become a victim!

The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door. Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.