Regular heartworm prevention for dogs and cats – usually on a monthly basis (or according to medication instructions) – is crucial to avoid severe medical issues that can result from heartworms. The American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org) recommends year-round administration of …
Once a pet has been diagnosed with heart disease, regular monitoring is important to allow timely intervention to prevent a crisis. There are several considerations for monitoring and possible therapy to help manage this condition successfully Stages of heart disease …
April is National Heartworm Awareness month, but not every dog owner is well versed in the potentially deadly parasite. It’s only transmitted by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms — called microfilaria — circulating in the bloodstream of an infected animal. Dogs …
Unlike humans whose allergy signs usually involve the respiratory tract, symptoms of dog allergies and cat allergies more often take the form of skin irritation or inflammation – a condition called allergic dermatitis. What are the signs of allergies in …
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 …
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 …
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 Cat Day on October 29th is the purrfect day to give extra attention to your feline friends. Cats make excellent companions. They rarely miss you, but when they do, you sure know it. Awareness days such as this one …