Spring is right around the corner, and you know what that means – plenty of outdoor time for you and your dog! While the trees are budding and the flowers are blooming, there’s never a better time to get outside and enjoy the spring weather with your pup. From swimming in the lake to romping […]
National Love Your Pet Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated annually on February 20th. For most of us with pets, we love our companions each and every day. Pets are our pride and joy. They love us unconditionally, they make us smile at the end of a hard day of work or school, and they […]
Despite its differences, the mouth of a dog or cat has a lot of similarities to a human mouth. As we eat, we release small food particles which can be used by bacteria for growth. These bacteria form a film on the surface of the teeth called plaque. If the plaque is not removed, it […]
Often we forget that animals are susceptible to the same kinds of diseases as humans, and in some cases even more so. This is the case with periodontal disease. In fact, periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition affecting adult pets, despite the fact that it is almost entirely preventable. Most pets with painful […]
February is Pet Dental Health Month, and it’s a perfect time to start the year off right by providing good dental care for your pet. Dental or periodontal disease can lead to many serious health and medical issues if left untreated. And untreated dental disease can be very painful for your pet and can even […]
It’s January and National Walk Your Pet Month is here again. It is a perfect time for you and the dogs in your life to get the great health benefits it provides as well as a great bonding time. While walking your dog is a way to help your pup get rid of extra amounts […]
What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia (HD) is defined as a deformity of the coxofemoral (hip) joint that occurs during the growth period. Hip dysplasia is a hereditary condition that creates a poorly fitting hip joint. As the dog walks on this joint, arthritis will eventually develop, causing pain in the joint. The degree of […]
Bone, muscle and joint disease can affect pets of all ages. And sometimes it’s hard to spot! But left unchecked, a minor problem may become a serious issue. Without his musculoskeletal system, your dog would just be a furry blob on the ground! The health of his bones, connective tissues and muscle are factors that […]
It is not unusual for behavior problems to develop in older pets and often there may be multiple concurrent problems. It is also important to note that some of the changes associated with aging may not seem significant, but even a minor change in behavior might be indicative of underlying medical problems or a decline […]
Just like older people, senior pets can become afflicted with myriad diseases. Things that you may think are just signs they are getting older may instead be a serious problem. On the other hand, age is NOT a disease. We want to catch problems early when it is more successful and less expensive to manage them, […]
