Pet Cancer Awareness
October is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and Animal Medical Clinic is dedicated to educating pet owners about cancer in dogs and cats. Pet cancer affects millions of families each year – about one in every four dogs and one in …
Dogs
Most Common Dog and Cat Behavior Problems
Dogs and cats represent the vast majority of the pets in the United States. While they are two very different species, there’s actually a lot of similarities when it comes to training these animals to behave appropriately within a human …
Pet Appreciation Week (June 6 – 12)
Pet appreciation week is a time to celebrate how much our pets mean to us. This can be done in many ways to show your pet how you appreciate them, whether it’s with a special treat or toy, or simply …
National Pet Week (2nd-8th)
National Pet Week® celebrates the pets that enrich our lives and encourages responsible pet care every day of the year. Created by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA in 1981, it’s observed during the …
National Puppy Day
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 …
How Dental Disease Can Affect Your Pets Organs
Periodontal disease affects more than just the mouth. It can negatively affect a pet’s organs as well. The formation of plaque on teeth leads not only to calculus or tartar buildup but also to gingivitis. And if gingivitis is left …
Canine Rehabilitation Therapy
At some point in their lives, most pets will end up having issues moving around. Whether it is caused by arthritis, orthopedic or neurologic injury, or obesity, it’s never an easy time for you or your pet. But what if …
Certain Dog Breeds are Prone to Cancer
While cancer can unfortunately strike any breed of dog at any age, there are certain breeds that have higher instances of the disease. Here is a list of dog breeds with higher rates of cancer and what types of cancer …