New Options for Arthritis Pain!
We’re excited to talk to you about a new option for arthritis pain in dogs and cats! Up until now, we’ve done our best to manage arthritis pain with joint supplements and anti-inflammatory pain medications. Joint supplements are hit or miss in their effectiveness, and pain medications aren’t always tolerated well and can be risky […]
When to Spay or Neuter Your Pet – Updated
When should you spay or neuter your dog? As soon as possible, right? Maybe not. Some new studies have come out recently that question the ideal time to spay or neuter a pet. The idea of spaying and neutering (we’ll refer to it as neutering for both sexes) came about due to issues with an […]
The Benefit of Dental Radiographs
Have you ever wondered why we do dental radiographs with all of our dental cleanings? We had an excellent example recently of the kind of dental issues that hide below the gums. This is Luna, an 8 year old Border Collie mix that came in for a dental because she had quite a bit of […]
Food Allergies and Food Trials
Food allergies are a fairly common occurrence in cats and dogs. An allergy can make itself known in several different ways. It can present in the form of chronic vomiting, diarrhea, or chronically itchy skin with repeated skin or ear infections. Repeatedly impacted anal glands (the reason dogs scoot across the floor) can be related […]
What’s up with all the Poo?
Working at a veterinary clinic you see a lot of poop. Like, every day. And, we ask for it! So why are we always asking you to bring your dog’s poop, even if it looks normal? Well, it can tell us a lot. Interesting tidbit: Did you know scientists are using elephant dung to combat […]
How to Feed Your Cat
To feed your cat you leave a full bowl out and let them eat what they want, right? Nah, you know us better than that! Cats do have specific needs regarding how they are fed to keep them happy and healthy. For starters, cats prefer to eat alone. Eating in close proximity to a […]
Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
We wanted to bring to your attention a concerning new heart problem associated with certain types of dog foods, called Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Recently, cardiologists noticed an increasing number of dogs with a heart condition called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). In DCM, the heart becomes enlarged, and the walls get thinner and weaker, and less able […]
The Jumping Dog
One of the most common behavior issues we see with young puppies is their propensity to jump on people! They’re just so excited! They want to hug you, and kiss you, and get that treat in your hand. The only problem is that when they get big it won’t be cute, and it might actually […]
Jaw Breakers!
Did you know dogs can sometimes break their teeth on the things they love to chew? We frequently see dogs with broken molar teeth on their routine wellness exams. Dogs are excellent at hiding signs of discomfort from this, and certainly don’t stop eating because of it. So it can be impossible to know that […]
Store Pet Food Like a Pro!
The best way to store your pet’s food is sealed inside the original bag. Pet owners often like to use plastic containers, because it looks nicer, or because their pet likes to chomp through the bag and help himself to a snack. This is fine, but you should keep the food in the bag inside […]
