VETERINARY INFORMATION FOR CATS AND DOGS
If you are a pet owner , you have likely had experience with ear infections in dogs. It usually starts as head shaking and scratching at the ears. Sometimes discharge may be noted in the ears. Typically the discharge can either be black discharge, or in severe cases pus may be noted in the ears. The … Read moreItchy ears and shaking heads: Ear infections in dogs
In contrast to human dental care, dental prophylaxis for our pets are not as routine. In fact, many pet owners don’t think about home dental care for their pets until dental disease is made evident with bad breath, loose teeth, and red gums. Let’s think about how we care for our teeth. We brush, floss, … Read moreHome Dental Care for Your Pet
Limping in dogs is probably one of the most common symptoms seen in veterinary medicine. Dogs of all ages can experience this symptom for various reasons. What are common reasons for limping? When is this symptom serious enough to require a veterinary visit? What are ways to diagnose the cause of limping? These are … Read moreWhy is my dog limping?
Throughout my veterinary career I have met pet owners who have varying attitudes toward their pets and animals in general. There are people who think of pets as property. Others love their pet but have limits on how much they will do for them. There are others who view their pets as family . While … Read moreCan you love your pet too much?
Most veterinarians admittedly dislike when their clients admit to them they have tried home remedies for pets. But it would be foolish not to think that most pet owners haven’t tried a home remedy at least once on their pets. Probably the most common reason for trying a home remedy is to avoid a veterinary … Read moreFive Home Remedies For Pets That You Should Avoid
Nothing probably is more frightening than seeing your dog being attacked by another dog. Not only is the scene emotionally disturbing , you fear for the dog’s life. What provokes dog bites? What do you need to worry about regarding the wounds? Can you help prevent dog bites? Anatomy of a Bite Wound To understand … Read moreWhat you need to know about Bite wounds: When dogs attack each other
Pets that are missing are a major concern among pet owners. There are websites and social media pages dedicated to reuniting missing pets with their owner.. The clinic where I work at frequently get calls about missing pets and we have a bulletin board that is dedicated to missing pet posters. So there is a concerted effort to … Read moreCan technology help us find our missing pets? A review of the TKstar Pet GPS Tracker
Whenever a pet gets sick, it is almost always a concern for the owner if it is something serious. Here are some examples of questions that may come to mind: Do I need to worry about it or will it go away on its own? Should I take my pet to the veterinarian? Is this urgent and … Read moreHow to know it’s time to take your pet to an emergency veterinarian?
So you have a dog you notice losing its fur. The hair loss may either come as patches, thinning, or just be generalized hair loss. So why is your dog balding? What are some of the common causes for hair loss? How can it be diagnosed? The possible cause of hair loss can depend on the … Read moreReasons Why Your Dog May Be Having Hair Loss
The spay neuter debate is nothing new in the blogosphere, but it hasn’t reached the boiling point like other controversial topics. But a study released in 2013 stoked these debate flames somewhat. This study released in 2013 demonstrated a correlation between spay neuter and certain medical conditions in golden retrievers. I have included a link to the article for … Read morePerspective on the spay neuter debate: Is altering safe for your pets?