Keep your pet on prevention all year round. Read more

The most important thing to know about micro-chipping your pet is that it's your best chance of having them returned to you if they are lost. Read more

Ticks can do much more than just irritate your pet. These parasites can pose serious health risks for you and your pet. Read more

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common, potentially fatal feline disease. Read more

Pet Obesity. Read more

A wave of new research on the canine brain over the past decade has given us a greater understanding of what dogs think and feel. Read more

Canine Bordetellosis is a common and highly contagious respiratory disease caused by various viruses and/or bacteria that work alone or in combination to infect our canine companions. Read more

The Humane Society estimates that there are more than 3 million homeless pets in the U.S., and almost - 2.7 million - are euthanized each year. Read more

Pyometra can happen to female cats or dogs at any age but is most common in un-spayed fur-gals who have never had a litter. Usually occurring a few weeks after a heat cycle, hormones cause the lining of the uterus to thicken and form cysts, which sets up a breeding ground for infection. Read more

Feline cystitis is a common condition in cats and bouts can return throughout their lifetimes. This inflammation of a cat's urinary bladder can be caused by infection, stones, and crystals in the bladder. It can also be brought on by stress. Cystitis is a painful condition and can be fatal. See us right away if your cat has symptoms. Read more

Human history with dogs began at least 10,000 years ago. The relationship benefitted both species. Early humans found that dogs served as alarm systems, helped track and catch prey, could keep them warm, and could guard and entertain human children. The tradeoff is that people provide food and shelter for their canine companions. However, scientists have now found that the bond goes much deeper than these obvious mutual benefits. Read more

Cats are considered elderly at 10 years old, and it's important to be especially vigilant about your senior cat's health. Read more

Heart disease is a common problem with our pets. Watch for the signs: Read more

Aging dogs can develop canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), a degenerative brain disease similar to Alzheimer's in humans. As with our human loved ones, it can be heartbreaking to see these changes take place in pets we have lived with for many years. Read more

Cats are known to be finicky creatures so you might not feel too alarmed when your cat suddenly won't eat. Since they tend to hide illness, however, this is a symptom that warrants your attention. The problem may be as simple as a change in the formulation of his food, or it could be a sign of a serious illness. Read more

The gallbladder is a small organ that works closely with the liver as the collector of the bile being filtered from the liver. Bile is sent through a duct system and deposited into the gallbladder, which empties into the intestine. The liver and the gallbladder work together. If one is diseased, the other will quickly follow. Read more