Exotic Diets
On August 1st, 2018, the AVMA published an article by Greg Cima, stating there may be some specialty diets that cause heart disease in dogs and cats, and researchers are trying to identify the connection. Dr. Lisa M. Freeman, a …
Dogs
Overnight Care
Animal Medical Clinic provides 24 hour care for your hospitalized and boarded pets Monday through Friday. Your pet’s health and safety are of vital importance to us, so our overnight care program is designed to ensure your pet receives the …
Hot Spots in Dogs
You notice your dog licking or chewing excessively at a focal spot on its body. As if he/she can’t leave it alone, much like a toddler with a mosquito bite. The more irritated it becomes the more the pet will …
Food Allergies
Some animals have the potential to develop a specific sensitivity (allergy) to a component of their diet. They are not allergic to a particular brand of food, but to a particular ingredient in the food. Usually they are allergic to …
Allergic Dermatitis
For any pet owner, seeing your dog or cat in a state of itching is always troubling. Itching may be caused by a variety of things, such as mites, infection, or fleas. But one of the most common causes of …
Healthy Skin
The general condition of your dog’s skin and coat are good indicators of its health. A healthy coat should be shiny and smooth, not brittle or coarse, and healthy skin should be supple and clear, not greasy, flaky or bumpy. …
Heartworm Disease Affects Dogs and Cats
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs, cats, and up to 30 other species of mammals. It is caused by parasitic worms living in the heart and the major vessels of the lungs. The scientific name …
Heartworm Disease in our area
Every three years, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) gathers data on heartworm testing to understand the impact heartworm is having nationwide, as well as in specific regions. Testing data from thousands of veterinary practices and shelters is used to create …