An important part of maintaining a healthy dog is ensuring he or she has a healthy skin and coat. The amount of care your dog needs will vary, but all dogs need a good grooming regimen. Healthy coat appearance: A healthy …
The general condition of your dog’s skin and coat are good indicators of its health. A healthy coat should be shiny and smooth, not brittle or coarse, and healthy skin should be supple and clear, not greasy, flaky or bumpy. …
Dental disease comes in different degrees of severity, based on the amount of plaque, tartar, gingivitis and periodontal disease that are present. Here is a story about a dog named Drizzy. Drizzy Drake is a 7.5-year-old Dachshund. Drizzy was brought in …
We take a number of safety considerations during professional dental cleaning, such as pre-anesthetic lab work, tracheal entubation to prevent aspiration, monitoring of EKG, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and body temperature, and patient warming blankets. For more information on …
February 20th is Love Your Pet Day! Even though we love our pets every day of the year, it’s not stopping us from dedicating an entire day to show them how much we care. Do you need some help coming up with …
The 47th Annual Conference of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) was held from February 1-8 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Dr. Godwin attended the Conference, where he was the immediate past president, along with 260 other members. Members presented on the …
As a loving pet owner, you do everything possible to keep your dog in tip-top shape, from feeding him the most nutritious food and treats to making sure he exercises daily and taking him to the veterinarian for preventative care. But are …
Far too often, veterinarians discover during Preventive Care Exams that their canine patient has serious dental disease. Loose, discolored teeth, a foul odor to the breath and infected gums are just a few of the signs of canine periodontal disease. Rotten dog teeth …