Veterinarian

Studies have shown that a healthy mouth can actually add years to your pet’s life. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will have some form of dental disease before they turn three. Dental problems don’t just affect the mouth, either. Dental disease can have adverse effects on the heart, kidneys, and other major organs.…

The arrival of the New Year brings the inevitable resolutions: lose weight, save money, spend more time with the family. We’re all familiar with the promises we make to improve ourselves in the coming year. As you make this ironclad list have you wondered what resolutions your pet may be thinking of? The start of…

Who can’t resist the urge to have your children or special someone wake up to a new puppy on Christmas morning? They look so sweet and it is such an exciting time to get to surprise someone with a warm, fuzzy puppy. But a few weeks later you could have puppy chaos instead. According to…

The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and celebration—and if you’re a pet owner, it involves ensuring your furry friends are part of the festivities too! But with all that excitement comes a host of potential hazards for our animal companions. From tempting holiday treats to sparkling decor, your home could transform into…

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they are sick or lost. Check out the following tips for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too. Food Safety Turkey. If you decide to feed your…

When an adult loses a beloved pet, grief is a normal reaction. The death of a cherished pet creates a sense of loss for adults and produces a predictable chain of emotions. The stages of grief are typically denial followed by sadness and depression, then gradually, relief or recovery. The effect of grief and loss…

Feline diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a disease of the pancreas, a small organ located near the stomach. Just like with humans, the pancreas aids in proper digestion and regulates the glucose (sugar) level in the body. Diabetes mellitus is usually classified into 2 types of disease: Type I diabetes mellitus results from almost total…

Just like people, our pets can have allergies as well. Allergens can be inhaled (such as pollens), ingested (such as food allergies), or come in contact with (such as carpet fibers). And depending on the type of allergy, your pet may exhibit different symptoms. What are the allergens that affect our pets? There are numerous…

It’s fall. Besides the changing colors and cooler weather, kennel cough is another thing we expect to see more every fall. What is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough is more technically known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis. This term localizes the most common clinical sign, coughing, to the trachea (windpipe) and bronchi (within the lungs).It is an…