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• 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

• posted: Apr. 06, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• cats,  dogs,  prevention,  parasites,  heartworms,  whipworms,  hookworms,  tapeworms,  roundworms

Worm infestations can cause diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, a swollen belly, dry fur, dull coat, increased heart rate, and sometimes death. Several types of these parasites can infect your pets. Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Dogs,  Cats,  Senior Package

How can we keep our aging pets healthier longer? Early detection of disease! If we can find problems early, we can slow down some health issues or possibly eliminate them. Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Canine,  Health,  Coronavirus,  Virus,  COVID-19,  SARS COVID-19

Hey AMSH Family! We have had some questions in regard to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) so we are going to give you guys the latest information regarding it and how it Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• canine,  lymphoma,  cancer

Pet's are susceptible to many of the same diseases that afflict people. Cancer affects nearly one in three dogs. It can develop in any part of the body at any Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Canine,  Ears,  Allergies

Hearing is one of your dog's keenest senses, so when his ears are bothering him, it's a big deal! There are many reasons a dog's ears become irritated. Some of Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Feline,  Renal Failure,  Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is common in cats, especially as they age. Unfortunately, cats can lose as much as 75% of their kidney function before Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• feline,  pain management,  chronic pain,  therapy laser,  acupuncture

Many cat parents assume they would know if their kitty was in pain. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Your cat has a strong instinct to hide pain or illness Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Older dogs,  End of life,  Health

In puppyhood, your dog romped and played to stay strong and in prime condition. With age, however, joint or weight problems can limit activity and lead to more physical problems. Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• diabetes,  dog,  canine,  over-weight,  obesity,  incontinence

Diabetes is a complex disease caused by various endocrine system malfunctions. Why should dog owners be on the lookout? As many as one in 10 dogs develop a form of Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Feline,  Bad Breath,  Gingivits,  Oral Cancer,  Gum Disease

Temporary bad breath can simply indicate that your cat ate something that disagreed with her. However,  a persistent foul odor is often a sign of disease. In fact, it can Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2020
• Doctor's Notes
• Dogs,  Behavior,  Odd,  Funny

7 Strange Canine Behaviors Explained! Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2019
• Doctor's Notes
• Feline,  Canine,  Dog,  Cat,  Holidays,  Safety

It's Cold Outside: Inside Pets: If you need a coat, so does your pet. Short-haired dogs and cats don't have winter coats. They need a coat/sweater or boots when going outside. Read More

• posted: Dec. 09, 2019
• Doctor's Notes
• Dog,  Cat,  Rabbit,  Reptiles,  New Family Member

Items to consider when bringing home a new best friend! Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2019
• Doctor's Notes
• Feline,  Hyperthyroidism,  Cat's Health

Feline Hyperthyroidism is a common disease that usually affects cats age 8 and older. Hyperthyroidism is caused by an enlarged thyroid gland that produces too much thyroid hormone, due to Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2019
• Doctor's Notes
• holidays,  dangers,  poison,  dog,  cat,  christmas,  thanksgiving,  feline,  canine

Food, decorations and other winter items cause illness and injury to thousands of pets every year. Keep holiday celebrations fun for everyone by following these tips: Keep poisonous foods out of Read More