Read below to learn the signs of a urinary blockage in cats. Unfortunately, urinary infections are among one of the most common reasons cats have been brought into offices and hospitals. Neglecting, whether intentional or not, to treat a urinary tract infection can lead to blockage, which can lead to death....
If your dog has upset stomach symptoms, don’t be so quick to worry. It’s pretty common, especially given that dogs are so curious and tend to orally explore the world! They eat things humans couldn't fathom, nonetheless consume and digest! Dogs have been known to eat and pass large and...
Behavior problems are the #1 reason dog owners give up their pets to shelters. Different studies have indicated that owners who relinquish their dogs reveal that it is due to a behavioral issue 50 percent to as often as 65 percent of the time. Frequently, it is because the owner...
What to Expect, When You're Expecting a New Four-Legged Family Member! Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time, but those first few days, weeks and months are crucial for developing a pet that will be a well-adjusted and well-behaved member of the family. There are important health considerations, as...
Light Therapy for Dogs and Other Pets Therapy lasers have become an important tool for treating professional athletes, ordinary people with health issues and now pets, as well. They were first used for rehabilitation therapy more than a decade ago, but the advances in research and knowledge have made therapy lasers...
Hair loss in pets can have many causes. It can present as areas of thinning hair or outright bald spots that are very noticeable. An examination by a veterinarian is needed to determine which of the many causes is to blame and to begin proper treatment for hair loss in pets in order...
Health Alert! Ear Mites in Pets Can Be a Serious Issue! If your cat or dog seems to be constantly shaking its head and scratching at its ears, the cause may be a parasite called ear mites. But what are ear mites in pets? These are very tiny creatures-about the size of...
Pets are included in more than two-thirds of all family vacations. They are, after all, an important part of the family. A little planning can go a long way to make certain that traveling with pets is safe and fun for the whole family! Preliminary Planning: Prior to your departure, take your...
[embed]https://vimeo.com/200998539[/embed] Don't be caught unaware for flea and tick season! Fleas and ticks are back in large numbers. As the weather gets warmer, their population begins to increase. Sometimes as pet owners, we feel that no matter what we do, we cannot get control of these pests in our environment. We watch...
[embed]https://vimeo.com/203520698http://[/embed] "Measuring" the value of Ongoing Veterinary Care That old saying than an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure sometimes is overlooked as we get caught up with our busy schedules and active lives. However, there is a lot of truth in that saying and none more important than that involving...