Details: Created on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 22:28

A Clear Creek Celebrity!

One of our very own is Miss May for the Pet Smart Lhasa Apso 2012 calendar! Meet the beautiful Macy Howard (name changed to protect the innocent). She was shy for our camera but is posing next to her famous calendar shot.

Bravo, Macy!!

Details: Created on Tuesday, 27 December 2011 15:35

New Year's Resolution #1: Get your cat to the Vet!

Cats outnumber dogs by 14 million in American homes, yet dogs are much more frequent visitors to the veterinary clinic. Why is this? There are several misconceptions when it comes to our feline friends.

1. They are inherently healthier than dogs.

They will tell us when they are sick.

3. Indoor cats do not need to see the vet because they are not at risk for any disease.

4. It is a strategic battle to get them in their carrier!

These are not true! (Okay, well maybe #4…..)

Hello Clear Creek Family!

I would like to welcome all of you, whether you are human, canine, or feline (or the occasional guinea pig, ferret, or rabbit) to our new blog. I will be updating this frequently with all things Clear Creek to include pet stories, big news in the veterinary world, helpful advice, or just tidbits that I find uplifting or amusing. Your comments are encouraged and appreciated!

Most of you know me, but let me properly introduce myself. I am Dr. Kristen Bamonte and I have been with Clear Creek for a little over 6 years now. I was a military brat and thus moved all over the country, but consider Lansing, Kansas as my hometown. I received my Bachelor and DVM degrees from Kansas State University and then moved east to Charlotte. I was recently married and we have 2 dogs who rule our lives – Mia, a Cocker Spaniel, and Jag, a Doberman. I love to read, cook, eat, travel and occasionally exercise (to balance out the love of eating!).

Chocolates and Dogs do not Mix

Every Holiday period I hear of a dog or other pet that has gotten into the presents under a tree. An individual gladly provides a friend some gooey chocolates or cookies, nicely wrapped in joyful paper. The gift-receiver pops it under the tree to open on December 25th. The recipient's best-friend (the dog), of course, recognizes exactly what is in the box-- dogs can easily smell chocolate from anywhere in the home, or outside the house for that matter! The dog hangs around till the humans leave the house ... and the owners come home to a hyperactive dog as well as 2 dozen candy wrappers. Or worse, they come home to a dog that is sick from all the chocolate they ate.