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• posted: Oct. 09, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• dog,  cat,  Anal glands,  scooting,  bottom,  stinky,  smell,  licking

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. 25, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• diabetes,  kidney disease,  feline,  senior cats,  bloodwork

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
• Doctor's Notes
• Aging Dogs,  Canine Cognitive Dysfunction,  Alzheimers,  Foggy Brain

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
• Doctor's Notes
• arthritis,  older pets,  senior dogs,  pain,  inflammation,  joint pain,  aging pets

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
• Doctor's Notes
• Dog,  Cat,  Questions,  Bird,  FAQ

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
• Doctor's Notes
• dogs,  dangers,  summer,  Heat stroke

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
• Doctor's Notes
• Dogs,  Cats,  Dental

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
• Doctor's Notes
• Dogs,  cats,  arthritis,  Questions,  microchips,  dental

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
• Doctor's Notes
• Feline,  Cat,  Fun Facts

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
• Doctor's Notes
• Arthritis,  Dogs,  Canine,  Older dogs,  Degenerative Joint Disease,  Osteoarthritis

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
• Doctor's Notes
• pets,  dangers,  summer,  heat

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 18, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• dog,  cat,  Skunk,  warm weather

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
• Doctor's Notes
• prevention,  dog,  cat,  flea,  tick

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
• Doctor's Notes
• Pets,  Safety,  Summer,  Heat

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
• Doctor's Notes
• feline,  senior health

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

• posted: Apr. 20, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Dogs,  cats,  Ticks,  Dog,  Cat

These nasty little parasites are common everywhere, and each year, animals become infected with the serious diseases they transmit. Ticks feed by biting into your pet's skin and ingesting blood. Read More