WINTER HAZARDS AND YOUR DOG
Winter can be hazardous for dogs, and it is important to be aware of the dangers to keep your pet healthy. There are indoor and outdoor...
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- Dec 14, 2020
- 6 min
SUMMER HAZARDS AND YOUR DOG
When temperatures outside reach dangerous levels, the temperature inside the house can, too. Keep fresh water available, and make sure...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
DEWORMING
Dogs and cats, both young and old, are at risk for these nasty parasites, and because they are transmitted through fecal-contaminated...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
RADIOGRAPHY
Radiography is painless, very safe, and non-invasive, and it can sometimes be performed during an outpatient visit while you wait....
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
SPAY/NEUTER
Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures to remove reproductive organs. These procedures are typically recommended for puppies and...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
MICROCHIPPING YOUR PET
Many lost pets are never returned to their owners because they do not have any form of identification. Microchips are a way of...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR DOG IS SICK
If dogs could talk, it would be easy to learn if they’re feeling ill. Instead, it’s your responsibility to monitor your pup for signs of...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
GROOMING YOUR NEW PUPPY
Grooming can not only help your dog look and smell his best, but it can also remove dead skin cells and hair, allow you to inspect his...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
FOREIGN BODY SURGERY
A foreign body surgery is a procedure to remove an object from a pet’s digestive tract that will not pass through on its own. Diagnosis...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
FLEA & TICK PREVENTION
Fleas and ticks are constant threats to pets, whether our animals live indoors or outdoors. Fortunately, there are measures we can take...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 1 min
DENTAL CARE FOR CATS AND DOGS
Ever wonder why your veterinarian always mentions your pet’s teeth? Dental disease is the most common disease in pets, affecting 78% of...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
CARING FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY
Puppies are without a doubt some of the most adorable things on the planet. Parenting a new puppy, however, is no walk in the park....
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
CANINA PARVOVIRUS
Canine parvovirusis a highly contagious, serious disease with a mortality (death) rate of over 90% in untreated dogs. Canine parvovirus...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA
Canine hip dysplasia is a painful disease that can lead to debilitating arthritis. It affects the “ball and socket” joint of the hip....
- Dec 2, 2020
- 4 min
CANINE HEART WORM TESTING & HEART WORM DISEASE
Heart worm testing is performed to determine if a pet is infected with heart worms (Dirofilaria immitis). Many veterinarians use a...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
CANINE DISTEMPER
Canine distemper is a serious, contagious disease with a death rate that can reach 50%. Canine distemper attacks the respiratory,...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 4 min
BREEDING YOUR DOG
There are currently more dogs in the United States than there are homes for them. As a result, millions of dogs are surrendered to...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
VACCINE TITER TESTING
Vaccine titer tests measure the level of specific antibodies in a pet’s blood. Titer tests can help determine whether a puppy’s or...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 4 min
Bladder Stones & Kidney Stones
Urinary stones are made of minerals and can form anywhere in the urinary tract of dogs and cats. These stones can irritate the bladder...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 5 min
Administering Meds to Your Dog
Before you leave your veterinarian’s office with a new medication, be sure to address any concerns or questions with your veterinary...
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