Pet Care Videos
Educational videos on pet care, clinic tours, and veterinary procedures from Dr. Pelton and the Hearthstone team.
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The Chronic Itch: Managing Canine Allergy Disease
Dr. Pelton breaks down how to recognize, manage, and treat chronic allergies in dogs.
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Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs
If we've just checked your dog's knee, start here. Copper shows what the cruciate ligament does, what happens when it tears, and why we try rest before surgery.
The short version
- Two ligaments cross like an X inside the knee. The cruciate keeps the shin bone from sliding forward under the thigh bone.
- In dogs it usually wears out slowly, then gives way with a small jump or a bad step.
- A strain gets 10 to 14 days of strict rest and pain medicine first. Leash walks only, with no running, jumping or stairs.
- If it isn't improving by then, or the tear is complete, the next step is an orthopedic surgeon, usually for a TPLO.
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Dr. Pelton explains the 3 causes of itching/allergies
Is your dog constantly itching, licking, or getting ear infections? In this comprehensive video, Dr. Steve Pelton of Hearthstone Animal Clinic walks you through the real causes of allergies in dogs—and what truly helps. We cover the three major types of allergies: 🦟 Flea Allergy Dermatitis – Why even a single flea bite can set off a full-body reaction 🥩 Food Allergies – What symptoms to look for and how to run an actual elimination diet (hint: it’s not just switching brands) 🌼 Environmental Allergies (Atopy) – Why dogs develop seasonal or year-round itching, and how we treat it using proven methods like Apoquel, Cytopoint, and more Dr. Pelton also explains: ✅ Why over-the-counter allergy tests using hair, blood, or saliva are a waste of money ✅ When steroids make sense—and when they don’t ✅ What a real diagnostic and treatment plan looks like at our clinic Whether your dog is dealing with mild itch or chronic skin problems, this video will help you understand what’s going on and what to do next.
Food Allergy Short
Skip the Runaround – Just Follow the Plan! If your itchy dog ends up at the dermatologist, guess what they’re going to do first? A food trial. Exactly what we recommended in the beginning. 💡 Save time, money, and frustration—follow the plan your veterinarian lays out. We’ve done this a thousand times. Trust the process!
A day in the life of Leo
Leo doing what Leo does, !!
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Why we need testing/diagnostics.
Wallen having fun chasing a bug!
Wallen having fun chasing a bug!
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Wallen just having fun!
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