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National Pet Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month and we want pet owners to be aware of the growing prevalence of diabetes in dogs and cats. Untreated, diabetes can be fatal to pets. Your veterinarian will check for signs of diabetes at their…
Age is not a Disease
Pets age much faster than people do and as your old friend ages changes will occur. But it is important to remember that age is not a disease in itself, and it is not a reason to manage treatable conditions. …
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Oh, the festivities of Thanksgiving and oh, the trouble our pets can find within this celebration. In the spirit of attempting to prevent a Thanksgiving Day disaster in your home, here are some common exposures that we get called about…
Cognitive Dysfunction in Senior Pets
What is Cognitive Dysfunction? Cognitive functions include the mental processes of perception, awareness, learning, and memory, which allow an individual to acquire information about the environment and decide how to act. Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a neurobehavioral disorder affecting…
Arthritis in Senior Pets
Arthritis is a progressive inflammatory and degenerative disease of the joints. It can occur in any joint, including the spine and jaw. Signs of arthritis include painful or stiff joint movement, difficulty getting up and down, joint swelling and a grating…
Proactive Senior Pet Care
One of the most important ways you can keep your senior cat or dog healthy is by being proactive. The following 5 proactive tips will help keep your senior pet as healthy as possible, whether that’s early detection and treatment…
Veterans Day (11th) – Military Service Dogs
On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. Let us also take a moment to consider the military working dogs who have served beside them—and the service dogs who have become part…