Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT As a volunteer veterinary technician for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race I primarily help with the ECG and Bloodwork program. In order to be eligible to race all sled dogs have blood drawn and checked for internal health of the dog and electrocardiograms (ECG for short) run to determine [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT This was my second year volunteering as a vet tech for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race during late February/early March, and another great one it was! I was most excited to see many familiar faces, including volunteer friends, mushers & dog handlers, and of course the dogs! The most [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT When it ™s really cold and blustery or raining, the temptation to curl up on the couch can be irresistible for both our pets and us. It ™s important for our pets ™ health to find ways to stay limber and fit, both in body and mind. I asked some [...]
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Though it hasn ™t felt like it lately, winter is here! As you plan any trips this winter, consider including your dog if you are going to the snow! Most dogs seem to take to the snow naturally, and just love playing in it! When I moved to [...]
