Now, I know everyone's got an opinion on which pets are the best. You've got your cat people, your dog people, your bird people, and let us not forget the equestrians. But considering the majority of folks have either cat(s) or dog(s) or both, comparisons usually end up being made between man's best friend, who humans actively domesticated, and the mice hunters, who more or less domesticated themselves. How the domestication process came about is interesting in its own right,

Mid-summer has arrived! It's hot and humid, and it's time for one of the busiest weeks of the year. Now, those of you who have been with us at Arcadia Vet for some time will know that we have an annual Rabies Clinic in July. It's a busy week for all involved with animals coming in and out for their vaccinations (and maybe back again with the required eight dollars in cash). If you're like me, you probably haven't given much thought to the why behind this annual event. The 1st

Starting this first blog post off with a bang in the form of a pet and human Health Service Announcement! Now everyone knows flies aren't exactly pleasant. They bite you, buzz around, and get in the eyes of horses and other animals. All in all, you just can't seem to be rid of them. Unfortunately for all of us in North America, a new fly has made the trek from Cuba and other South American countries northwards. This particular pest is known as Cochliomyia hominivorax — in lay