How To Help Your Arthritic Cat Unless they have a less-than-full food bowl, cats rarely complain, which can make determining that they are suffering from arthritis pain difficult. However, if your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis or seems to have trouble getting...

5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets   As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you swim with...

Lyme Disease Prevention Tips   As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s likelihood of...

I am truly admiring the muddy, brown grass in my backyard that the melting snow has finally revealed!  Being the veterinarian that I am, I am also thinking of fleas and ticks that I know the rabbits and deer have left behind.  Some years back, in April, our 5-month...

How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing   Although a pet’s passing is never easy, preparing for the eventuality can help ease your mental and emotional distress. Here are four ways to help prepare for—and grieve—your pet’s eventual passing.   #1: Assess your...

As many of us know, heartworm disease is caused by a worm that lives in the heart of dogs and has baby worms that swim in the bloodstream.  These baby worms are sucked up by a mosquito and injected into the next victim.  My first small animal job had a dog heart in a...

Protect Your Pet From Common Springtime Emergencies   As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet...

Coping With Pet Loss   Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary challenge. Here are...

Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas   Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe pet...

Dental care is amazingly important for pets and regular, thorough cleanings are a must. Over the years, this process has gone from hand scaling with partial anesthesia to ultrasonic scaling, polishing, full radiographs and general, monitored anesthesia. Cleaning a...