Our Blogs

Breed of the Month- May 2020 – Bernese Mountain Dog

May 20, 2020

This month we'd like to highlight a very hard-working breed, the Bernese Mountain Dog. Also known as "Berners", these canines are notorious for their even-temper and calm nature. Let's dig more into the history behind these mountain dogs!

COVID-19 Update: 5/12 Practicing Safely

May 12, 2020

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential service has called for a number of changes to our normal practices. This article provides information about our practices and the experience you can expect to receive if your pet requires care at one of our hospitals. It provides details on our approach and the changes in place for the mutual safety of our clients and hospital teams.

Breed of the Month- April 2020: Bull Terrier

April 29, 2020

Let's take a closer look into the background of these eccentric terriers, the Bull Terrier! These endearing dogs are known to be quite devoted to their families and bring lots of entertainment to their households.

COVID-19 with Reptiles and Amphibians

March 30, 2020

The hope of this article is to help spread concise, evidence-based information to help with regards to reptiles and amphibians in human care.

AVMA FAQs for Pet Owners- Coronavirus

March 19, 2020

Answers to many of your pet-related FAQs, including whether or not pet fur can transmit disease, what to do with your pet if you become ill, and best practices and guidelines for elective and non-elective veterinary visits

Ethos Coronavirus Update- 3/16

March 16, 2020

Due to the very rapidly changing novel coronavirus and related disease (COVID-19), Ethos and its hospitals are taking additional precautionary measures within each of our hospitals to keep our staff, doctors, technicians, animals, clients and visitors safe, while continuing to provide essential patient care.

COVID-19 Update 3-13-2020

March 13, 2020

In light of the developments around the new coronavirus, COVID-19, we are sharing the guidelines below with our clients, and we would like to make you aware. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your local Ethos hospital.

Ethos Coronavirus Canine Update 3-5-2020

March 5, 2020

Since the first report a few days ago that the coronavirus, COVID-19, was found on swabs of a dog’s nose and mouth, the world has been waiting to see if dogs can contract this disease. 

Nasogastric Tube Placement

March 5, 2020

Nasogastric tube placement may be one of the more underutilized tools in treating our hospitalized veterinary patients.

Canine Distemper

February 27, 2020

Are you familiar with canine distemper? If not, it may be time to familiarize yourself.

Cushing’s Disease in Dogs

February 26, 2020

Has your dog recently been diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease? Has your dog’s veterinarian talked to you about testing for Cushing’s Disease? Let’s talk!

Hospitalization: What Your Pet’s Overnight Stay is Like

February 19, 2020

We want you to know that if your pet is hospitalized overnight at an Ethos hospital, we are here for your baby.