Feline Heart Disease
Are you ever amazed at how your cat acts like a person? If only we could protect our cats from developing the same diseases as people. Unfortunately, cats can develop diseases that are also common in humans, such as heart …
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Healthy Heart Month
Nearly 10 percent of dogs and cats suffer from heart disease. Like humans, animals experience different types of heart disease – those that are genetic, those that are age related, and those that develop as a result of other health …
Dr. Godwin Presides over VOS Conference
The Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) held its 46th Annual Conference from February 9th – 16th in Breckenridge, Colorado. As President, our own Dr. Jeff Godwin presided over the meeting. The VOS is an international Society of over 600 veterinarians who …
Skin & Coat Health for Cats
A cat’s skin and coat are among the most visible signs of health and vitality. The skin and coat are of vital importance to the body’s protective mechanisms against environmental assaults of all kinds: from infectious agents to temperature gradients. …
National Puppy Day (23rd)
They’re fluffy and playful, they yip and bark and are just all around adorable, and all they want is to be loved. What could we be talking about? That’s right, puppies! National Puppy Day celebrates that most adorable of our …
Poison Prevention Week (17th-23rd)
National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March every year. The week is a time to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning …
How Nutrition Affects Your Dog’s Skin & Coat
Nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals play important roles in the skin and coat health of dogs. The purpose of skin and hair is to prevent things from leaving (such as water or heat) or entering (such as …
Skin & Coat Health for Dogs
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 …