Dr. Buffington’s New Pet Blog
Welcome to the Frisco STYLE Pets and Animals Blog! I feel privileged and excited to be contributing to the education of the animal loving populace and to the quality of life of our furry family members. I will be posting stories, ideas, information on new veterinary technologies and procedures that will hopefully stimulate feedback and discussion that will benefit our pets and their quality of life with our readers.
Since this is the initial article, I think it appropriate to give a little background on myself so that in the future you will know where I’m coming from and how I developed a passion for animal care. As with most vets, I started early in life having many different pets at home and was constantly begging my parents to allow me to have a fish, hamster, bird, snake, dog or whatever I could bring home at the time. By the time I was a high school senior, I knew veterinary medicine was the profession for me and began working in different veterinary clinics. I started out in 1985 as a kennel attendant and worked in several clinics in the Dallas area, in central Texas and eventually in clinics on the east coast before entering vet school in 1989 and graduating in 1993. I worked in Ft. Worth as a mixed animal doctor where I treated many different species of animals including: dogs, cats, rodents, snakes, lizards, turtles, pigs, cattle, horses, sheep and goats to name a few. After 4 years in Ft. Worth, I moved my family to a small town of about 10,000 people named Frisco. I had no idea the growth headed our way and enjoyed the small town atmosphere. We have loved the opportunity to grow with the city and develope close relationships with the many caring owners that have come our way. I have been the owner of Stonebrook Veterinary Clinic for 10 years now and have loved being in a town with a great population of animal loving citizens!
To summarize, I have been in the animal care business for over 25 years and I am excited to share my knowledge with you and, as always, learn from you as well. I will try to post a new topic a couple of times a month and if you want me to speak to something that you have always wanted to know about pets please let me know. Some of the up and coming topics will be:
- dentistry and oral care of pets
- what vaccinations are being recommended now
- why neuter or spay?
- heartworm disease in dogs and cats
- how to find a good breeder/puppy or kitten
- nutrition for dogs and cats
- obesity in dogs and cats
- twice a year wellness exams?
- how old is my pet in human years?
- why does my pet need blood work done when he seems healthy?
- is anesthesia safe for my pet?
- allergies allergies allergies!
- what food should I be feeding?
The list is endless! I will do my best to challenge your thinking at times and hopefully give you information that you can use to help you and your pet live healthier, longer lives. I do not profess to be a board-certified-specialist, and I may not have all the answers but I will try to find them in the many resources available to me. The bottom line is the health and welfare of our devoted four-legged family members!
Craig Buffington DVM
Stonebrook Veterinary Clinic
Frisco Tx
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