• 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

• 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