Healthy Heart Month April is American Heart Month for people AND pets. Each year, heart-related conditions such as congestive heart failure, heartworm, and heart murmurs affect our furry family members in a big way. Small dogs most commonly develop problems with …
The pet food business is big these days, as you can tell from the amount of advertising that you see regarding pet foods. But just like anything else, some of that marketing is hype, without any science behind it. One …
Pet owners should appreciate how easy it is to control fleas now, compared to how it used to be. Pet owners used to have to spray their pets with topical chemicals every day, dip them in diluted insecticides every week, …
Despite its differences, the mouth of a dog or cat has a lot of similarities to a human mouth. As we eat, we release small food particles which can be used by bacteria for growth. These bacteria form a film …
Over the years you’ve watched your dog or cat grow from loveable adolescent to placid middle-age to sagacious senior. He’s been at your side through all the potty training, trips to the vet, walks in the park, and countless hours …
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 …
Fleas are a real nuisance, so it’s not a surprise that we will stop at nothing to eradicate them from our pet’s life. Unfortunately, you may have been provided some bad information on how to best prevent fleas and handle …
With so many products on the market, it can be a bit overwhelming to pick a good, effective flea prevention for or pets. Here are our recommendations: For Dogs: Our two primary recommendations are Sentinel and Trifexis. Sentinel Oral monthly …