Ear Cleaning
Your pet’s ears are very different than yours – inside and out – and many factors can lead to problems with your dog’s ears. Common causes include allergies to things in your pet’s environment (pollen, dust mites, molds, etc.), food …
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The Importance of Bathing your Cat or Dog Regularly
One way to prevent skin problems is to keep the skin clean. Bathing is a necessary part of your pet’s health. Weekly bathing with an appropriate shampoo can help maintain or restore your pet’s skin health and coat. Medicated shampoos …
The good and Bad – Dog Bones
Dogs and bones: it seems like a natural pairing. That’s why so many comic strips and movies feature dogs gnawing on juicy bones. But in reality, bones can present health and safety hazards for your dog. Chewing is a natural …
Dental Disease…close up…
Dental disease comes in different degrees of severity, based on the amount of plaque, tartar, gingivitis and periodontal disease that are present. We grade the severity of disease on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being the worst. The …
National Pet Dental Health Month
Dental disease is one of the most common problems that we see in dogs and cats, particularly in small dog breeds. Pets don’t always show obvious signs of dental pain in the beginning. Yet once dental disease advances, it can …
National Train Your Dog Month
In 2010 the Association of Professional Dog Trainers began the National Train Your Dog Month campaign. The APDT thought it was long overdue to dedicate a month to bringing awareness to the importance of socialization and training, and most of …
Recognizing and Preventing the Signs of Arthritis
Bone & joint problems are unfortunately common in dogs as they grow older, especially those that were not bred by respected and capable breeders. For some dogs these issues are only a minor nuisance. For others, however, these problems can …
Managing Arthritis in Dogs
Arthritis is a common ailment affecting our pets today, especially middle-aged to senior dogs and cats. It causes pets to get stiff at rest and have difficulty running, walking and jumping. Don’t rely on crying to determine if your pet …