Why do puppies and kittens need vaccines? The immune system is a complex and wonderful way to fight off invading viruses and bacteria. Antibodies are a part of the immune system that changes, adapts, and essentially learns. So when a puppy or kitten is born their...

Our patients in veterinary medicine are often less than 100% cooperative for treatments that are necessary for us to keep them healthy. Using gentle handling techniques we can perform most treatments, however, even in the nicest pets, there are just some procedures...

Sometimes our pets get into trouble and end up with a cut or scratch – but dogs and cats don’t bleed the same way people do, so it can be hard to tell how serious the wound is. We asked Dr. Yung to explain what to do if your dog or cat gets int a fight with another...

We know dental health in pets can be hard to understand… your breeder says one thing, the internet says another, and your friend who rescues dogs says something completely different!  We asked Dr. Yung to demystify dental health and cleanings… here are your...

Many people at Frontier know my cat, Oliver. I’ve had him since before I went to vet school, and I honestly don’t know if I could have made it through those four years of school without him! Well, I was in my first year of vet school and taking Oliver to my family’s...

Questions about dentistry? You’re not alone! Here are some of our most frequently asked questions: “Why do dental cleanings require anesthesia? I thought a groomer could clean my pet’s teeth without anesthesia” A thorough, professional dental cleaning requires scaling...

What’s the deal with bloodwork for healthy senior pets? When an animal comes to the veterinary hospital for an illness, it’s a lot easier to understand why the doctor is recommending blood work, a urinalysis, a fecal sample, or x-rays.  Basically, something is wrong...