Canine Respiratory Illness
Should you be concerned about respiratory illness in your dog? A mystery canine respiratory illness has been spreading across the nation with occurrences reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, and portions of the Northeast. The symptoms mimic those of kennel cough or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), as respiratory signs […]
These Treats and Chew Toys Are Not Healthy for Your Dog’s Teeth
Most dogs love playing with chew toys or chewing on bones but, did you know that not all treats and chew toys are safe for your dog’s dental health? Keep reading to find out which treats and chew toys you should avoid giving your dog. Do NOT give your pet Bones What dog does not […]
Important Dog Food Recall Notice
To our valued clients and patients, The manufacturer of Hill’s Science Diet brand prescription food has alerted us to a concern with a limited variety of its prescription canned dog foods. Hill’s has announced a voluntary recall of diets that were sold between the dates of September 1, 2018 and March 21, 2019. This does […]
Pennies Now Or Pounds Later
When your pet seems healthy, it’s easy to think that preventive care visits can be skipped. After all, what’s the vet really going to do, right? Your pet is going to be looked at, cooed over (because we really can’t help ourselves — we love them all) and…
Small Steps To Safer
Your pet relies on you to keep him safe. Live up to his trust and ensure you’ve taken at least the following steps to protect your pet from injury, loss and theft. 1. Pet proof your home. “Curiosity killed the cat” didn’t come out of nowhere…
Detachment Distress
While separation anxiety is more commonly seen in canine companions, it can affect both cats and dogs. It is often seen in pets who have either experienced a trauma or who have developed an unusually strong attachment to their pet parent. And even though it is seen in…
Water, Water, Everywhere!
Splashing around at the beach or enjoying the gentle sway of the lake can be a refreshing way to spend a summer afternoon. If your bag is packed to spend the day around any body of water, keep these tips in mind if the family pet is tagging along for the fun. If water…
Fantastic 4th Festivities
While the Fourth of July means great fun and celebrations for you, it’s not all fun and games for your pet. In fact, many of the items we associate with the celebration can derail your fun if your pet gets hold of them. Food. Many of the foods we associate with…
Fly In The Teeth of Dental Issues
Dog breath is cute … in puppies. Cat tuna breath is cute … in kittens. But as pets grow older, having bad breath can be a sign of possible dental issues. It’s true that pets can develop some of the same problems as humans including periodontal…
Get Your Pet’s Fix On
So you’ve probably heard that responsible pet parents spay or neuter their pets to help decrease pet overpopulation, to reduce their pet’s risk of certain cancers and to improve their pet’s quality of life. But do you know when this should be done…