posted: Oct. 09, 2020.

What is the squeeze on Anal Glands? When you hear the word anal gland or anal sac… I don’t think that your first thought is the organs and glands located at Read more

posted: Aug. 24, 2020.

My Doctor Suggested Lab Work for My Senior Cat, Do I really need to do that? It is okay to wonder why your veterinarian recommended the lab work for your aging Read more

posted: Aug. 17, 2020.

Overview: Dog Dementia, or canine cognitive disorder/dysfunction. While similar to Alzheimer’s, they are not the same. It impacts dogs later in life and comes on slowly. With age, the body, as Read more

posted: Aug. 10, 2020.

What is Arthritis?  The definition of arthritis is the inflammation of joints. Arthritis can be caused by such a wide variety of conditions immune-mediated disease, infection, metabolic issues, and trauma. Read more

posted: Aug. 04, 2020.

Q: My cat is not grooming anymore. What is wrong? A: There can be several possibilities. Arthritis is a major cause because it hurts them to bend around to groom. Kidney Read more

posted: Jul. 24, 2020.

On a 90-degree day, the temperature inside a car can rise to a minimum of 124 degrees in 30 minutes. Now imagine having a fur coat on, and the inability Read more

posted: Jul. 17, 2020.

Dental Disease is the most common health issue affecting dogs and cats. Bacteria that joins with saliva forms plaque, which builds up if not removed regularly. Then, calcium salts from Read more

posted: Jul. 13, 2020.

Q: Should I get my pet microchipped? A: Yes! The microchip is a way to permanently identify your pet. It is the size of a grain of rice that goes under Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2020.

Cats can swallow and digest their food without chewing it.Feline taste buds cannot detect sweetness.Adult cats can "talk" only to humans and not to each other. They can control us Read more

posted: Jun. 17, 2020.

If your senior dog is having trouble getting up, limps, or appears stiff after resting, or seems reluctant to walk, run or climb stairs, osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD) Read more

posted: Jun. 08, 2020.

Hot weather poses many dangers to pets, including hyperthermia or heat stroke. Heatstroke most often occurs because a pet is left in a parked car, isn't provided with adequate shade Read more

posted: May 26, 2020.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that affects both animals and humans. Leptospira bacteria are found in soil and water. It is transmitted when infected water or soil contacts the mucous Read more

posted: May 18, 2020.

Sometimes it happens- your dog has been sprayed by a skunk! What do you do? Our Hospital carries "Skunk Off" rinse which is probably the easiest solution. For a home recipe, mix Read more

posted: May 11, 2020.

Keeping fleas and ticks off your pets is critical. These parasites are carriers for serious diseases. Many options are available for controlling fleas and ticks, including collars, powders, topical liquids, Read more

posted: May 05, 2020.

Ahhh, Summertime. We look forward to warm sunny days, but it's important to take precautions that protect our pets. The biggest danger is hyperthermia- when your pet's body generates more Read more

posted: Apr. 30, 2020.

Cats today are living well into their teens and beyond, but they are considered elderly at 10 years old and will age at the rate of 5 human years annually. Read more