April 26th is National Kids and Pets Day! Created in 2005, this day is dedicated to celebrating the magical bond between kids and animals. This day also encourages pet adoption through local animal shelters – with an importance placed on safe interactions between kids and pets. Here are some safety tips between kids and pets: Dogs […]
Collars, tags and microchips are a big part of properly identifying your pet. These items can increase the chances that your pet will return home if he/she ever becomes lost. A collar demonstrates to the finder of a lost animal that he/she is owned and cared for. However, a reunion is more likely if the […]
February is American Heart Month, and it’s a great time to evaluate not only your own heart health, but your pets’ as well. Anyone who owns and loves pets knows that they occupy a special place in our hearts, with their unconditional love and desire to spend time with us. So it’s up to us, […]
Did you know that National Pet Day is April 11th? This is a great time to show your furry friend some extra TLC! After all, pets are truly wonderful friends and companions, who enrich our lives in many ways. We all know one way to brighten up a pet’s day: treats! But what else can […]
What Is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is a severe and potentially fatal disease caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected dogs, cats and ferrets. It causes severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body. Mosquitos spread the disease. When a […]
Diabetes is an enduring disease that has persisted through time, but in recent years there has been an increase in diagnoses. Many people may know diabetes as a metabolic disease, the body’s inadequate production or inability to use insulin. Diabetes in humans can either be inherited at an early age or developed later in life […]
We would like to dedicate the month of November to our senior patients. Older pets have special health needs and may require more attention and care than younger pets. As your pet ages, changes occur in his physical conditions that warrant more frequent visits to the veterinarian. The aging process varies between species and specific […]
The word “cancer” is very powerful. It’s almost a taboo word, and can change the tone of a conversation to one of fear and dread, followed by silence. If the term is used by your veterinarian to discuss your beloved pet, it can shake you to your core. The emotional challenges of either having a […]
All pets, regardless of size and breed, are at risk for developing cancer. However, there are certain breeds of dogs that have higher instances of the disease than others. Certain breeds, such as Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, and German shepherds are considered at-risk breeds and have a higher risk of getting cancer. According to the Veterinary […]
August 28th, 2016 marks the 10th World Rabies Day, a milestone in rabies prevention. Since it began in 2007, the medical and veterinary professions have aligned to make World Rabies Day a global phenomenon. In that time, their life-saving rabies prevention messages have reached millions of people in over 100 different […]
