by Carrie Turner, DVM | Sep 12, 2025 | Tahoe, Vet Med
South Lake Tahoe Veterinarians: Alpine Animal Hospital 530-541-4040 Blue Lake Animal Care Center 530-600-3911 Sierra Veterinary Hospital 530-542-1952 After Hours & Emergency Vets: Reno Animal Emergency & Specialty Center 775-851-3600 Blue Pearl Pet Reno...
by Carrie Turner, DVM | Jan 7, 2023 | Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture? The Technique: In acupuncture, tiny needles are used to stimulate points on the body where there are a high density of nerve endings, small blood vessels, and lymph vessels — or acupuncture points. These points run along meridians...
by Carrie Turner, DVM | Jan 2, 2023 | Acupuncture, Nutrition, Rehabilitation
Just as we try to lay a solid foundation for life-long health in our children and ourselves, a high-quality, long life for a dog starts by setting the stage for optimal health in the puppy years. A dog’s natural life span is unfairly short compared to a human’s. It is...
by Carrie Turner, DVM | Jan 2, 2023 | Rehabilitation
Canine Rehabilitation is the veterinary version of human Physical Therapy. To have the best quality of life, all dogs need to have good mobility. Rehab looks at a dog’s current mobility challenges and repairs the structural and functional muscle and tendon...
by Carrie Turner, DVM | Jan 2, 2023 | Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Rehabilitation
Many dogs become arthritic as they age, but that doesn’t have to slow them down. We are glad things like Rimadyl and other NSAIDs are available for dogs, but if you don’t want to load your bestie up on pills, there are more natural alternatives to help with arthritis....
