When you think of your pet's health, do you think of pet dentals? You should be! Pet dentistry is an important part of taking care of your pet's overall health and well-being. Not only can bacteria and infections in your pet's mouth be extremely painful for them, your pet's organs like his heart, lungs and kidneys can all be [...]
If you remember a previous blog post (found here) we told you about Captain Jack, a tough kitten who was found alone, and brought to our clinic. Although he was mobile, his rear leg had abnormalities that we needed to address. Well, Captain Jack has been very busy this summer, as you can tell from [...]
As summer turns to fall, it’s important to remember that your pet might be susceptible to allergies caused by falling leaves, dried-out weeds and fleas. Don’t expect sneezing fits and runny noses, though. Rather, the 10 to 15 percent of all pets that suffer from allergies will typically scratch, lick or chew their skin excessively— [...]
Meet our new clinic cat. He was found by himself, only a few days old with umbilical cord still attached and a huge blue left front paw. Now that he is mobile, his front paw is almost normal but he has left rear leg abnormalities. He had a rough start in life but we hope [...]
Rabies Clinic Dates and Times Monday April 21 9a - 6p Wed April 23 9a - 6p Friday April 25 9a - 6p Saturday April 26 9s - 3p Wed April 30 9a - 6p Wed May 7 9a - 6p Wed May 14 9a - 6p Wed May 21 9a - 6p Rabies is $5. [...]
Leptospirosis, or "Lepto" is among the most common bacterial disease that affects dogs. The disease is also known to affect humans and other animals as well. Symptoms of Canine Leptospirosis Symptoms of leptospirosis in dogs may vary, ranging from being non-existent to deadly. Dogs that show no symptoms have what in medical jargon is termed [...]
If your pet were lost, wouldn't it be great if they could tell someone where they live, who to contact, their medical needs, and who their veterinarian is? The ASPCA reports that "5 to 7 million" pets enter animal shelters every year and "3 to 4 million" of them are euthanized. Why? The owners could [...]
Rabies is a deadly disease in both animals and humans, though far more dogs, cats, and other pets succumb to it annually than people. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), rabies claims 50,000 human lives and millions of animal lives across the world every year. The main way [...]
It has been understood by many people that only dogs get heartworm. For many cat owners, the concept that cats could get heartworm has been a surprising fact. Even more surprising is that the percentage of indoor cats that contract heartworm disease is relatively high, according to heartwormsociety.org. How Heartworm is Contracted Both cats and [...]
There are many benefits to being an indoor cat—for example, provided there are no opportunities of an open door, chances of wild animal attacks, snow, extreme temperatures, or even getting attacked by a rougue dog are slim. However, it takes more than just a safe environment to keep your cat healthy. So, how can you, [...]
