by opal | Feb 24, 2021 | Digestive and Oral Health
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs. Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a...
by opal | Feb 24, 2021 | Chronic Conditions
Vertigo is a syndrome in the elderly dog, which can be very frightening to the owners. The dog is suddenly afflicted with a balance problem, usually staggering, but occasionally unable to stand, and more rarely actually rolling over and over. There is a tilting of the...
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Feline
Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals. In particular, they occur when an infected animal passes on bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses to humans through scratches, saliva, feces and urine. Vectors (e.g., organisms like fleas and...
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Pets4Kids
Picking the Right Pet Welcome Your New Pet Home Pets Need Proper Grooming Feed Your Pet a Good Diet Training Your Pet Pets Love to Play! Pets Can Get Sick Just Like You
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Client Survey
Download & Print Client Survey If you do not already have AdobeReader® installed on your computer, Click Here to download. Please download the Client Survey, and fill in the requested information. You can either email, mail, fax, or hand in your completed...
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Other Interests
Many dog owners admire the unique looks and personalities of purebreds, but also worry about the fate of millions of pets euthanized each year. What many people don’t realize is that there are specific breed rescue organizations for almost every breed of dog,...
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Technology and Science
More than 15 million dogs in North America suffer some form of degenerative joint disease, better known as arthritis. Unfortunately, many dog owners are unaware of the pain their pet is experiencing, chalking up the slow movement to the effects of “old...
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Health Topics
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 43% of all dogs and 53% of all cats are classified as overweight. What’s worse is that an additional 10% of all dogs and 19% of all cats are considered obese! Therefore, more than half of our dogs...
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Behavior and Training
Can you tell if a cat will be friendly, aggressive or laid-back simply by taking a quick look at its color? That question has perplexed cat owners and scientists alike for years. Although it’s possible that coat color may play a role in personality, it’s...
by opal | Feb 19, 2021 | Fleas & Parasites
There are many parasites we need be concerned about that can affect our pets. Ticks are one of the most common and frightful. Most people shudder just at the thought of a tick, let alone finding one on their pet or in their house. Unfortunately, the people who study...