General Practice & Preventative Medicine HOW TO GIVE INJECTABLE FLUIDS AT HOME Everybody needs water, the most important of all nutrients. Humans are lucky; we can usually drink fluids when we need them. But when animals don’t feel well, they stop drinking. During illness your dog has a … [Read more...]

Dr. Dawn Ruben General Practice & Preventative Medicine GIVING PILL MEDICATION Frequently, medications are required for treatment for illness or injury and dogs are sent home with prescription medication. Once your dog is released from the veterinary hospital, administering these … [Read more...]

Dr. Dawn Ruben General Practice & Preventative Medicine GIVING LIQUID MEDICATION Once your dog is released from the veterinary hospital, administering home medications can be scary, confusing and, sometimes, difficult to do. Several medications are available in both liquid and pill … [Read more...]

Dr. Dawn Ruben General Practice & Preventative Medicine GIVING INJECTIONS Some dog diseases, most commonly diabetes and allergies, require periodic administration of injectable medications. Proper administration of these medications will help ensure your dogs' continued good health. … [Read more...]

General Practice & Preventative Medicine -  Ophthalmology GIVING EYE MEDICATION Frequently, your veterinarian prescribes medication for your dog after an eye examination. Administering these medications can sometimes be difficult. Some dogs, especially if their eyes are painful, are … [Read more...]

Dr. Dawn Ruben Dermatology & Otic Diseases -  General Practice & Preventative Medicine GIVING EAR MEDICATION Frequently, your veterinarian prescribes medication after an ear examination. Administering these medications can be confusing and difficult. Some dogs, especially if their … [Read more...]

General Practice & Preventative Medicine APPLYING TOPICAL MEDICINE Medications come in a variety of forms – pills, liquids and ointments. New flea and tick products are most commonly associated with topical application but other drugs are also available, such as antibiotic creams and … [Read more...]