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...
Is It Time for Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning? Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. #1:...
