Arthritis comes on gradually, and you may miss the early signs. You may first notice your pet is slowing down—she doesn’t want to walk as far anymore, or chase the ball as much. Then she has difficulty walking on your hardwood floors or climbing up and down the steps when she goes outside. She may [...]
Atopy, or inhalant or environmental allergy, will soon be making its springtime appearance as blooming flowers, budding trees, and spring plantings fill the air with pollen, mold, and dust. This common cause of skin issues in pets occurs when particular proteins, or allergens, enter the body through inhalation or direct contact. Inhalant allergies often are [...]
When spring returns and the threat of frost subsides, pesky critters like fleas and ticks emerge and search for their first blood meal. Flea and tick prevention is an important part of your pet’s medical care, because these blood-sucking parasites can transmit dangerous diseases not only to your pet but also to you. Fleas Most [...]
Keeping your pet safe and happy all year long is a top priority. Summer safety gets a lot of attention due to the risk of heat stroke and paw damage from hot pavement. But the cold temperatures, ice, and snow that come with the winter months also pose a danger to your pet. Here are [...]
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” —Benjamin Franklin The quote doesn’t only apply to humans—it applies to our pets, too. Using negative training techniques—telling your pet “no” or punishing her when she misbehaves—is like telling her what you want. And, you’re telling her in [...]
Your pet’s dental health plays a vital role in her overall health. If left untreated, dental disease can lead to more advanced health issues. To help prevent dental disease, be diligent in maintaining proper dental care, including regular oral hygiene habits at home and annual veterinary exams. What is periodontal disease? When your pet [...]
Whether you’re hitting the open road or hopping on an airplane, traveling with your pet can be a great bonding experience. But, if you’re going to embark on a trip with your furry friend, do your research and plan properly to avoid potential problems. Here are our tips to make traveling with your pet as [...]
As a pet owner, it’s understandable that you want to feed the best possible food to your beloved companion. But, with so much money spent on pet food marketing, it can be a challenge to weed through the claims and determine what food is best. All too often, pet food trends follow the latest trends [...]
Hide the Halloween candy — Trick-or-treat sweets can be a tempting danger to your pet. Containing both theobromine and caffeine, chocolate is particularly toxic. Dark chocolate contains a higher concentration of these ingredients than milk chocolate, so it is more likely to cause toxicity. Chocolate ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmias, and even [...]
When you were a kid, did you ever run into one of your teachers at a restaurant on a Saturday afternoon and almost not recognize her? How different does your doctor look when you see him without his white lab coat? Sometimes it’s hard to imagine the professionals with whom we typically engage in a [...]