Clik here to view.
Hot Situations: Heat Strokes
During the summer we need to keep an extra close eye on our fury friends. Especially for those of us that live in the city where heat is an issue. Heat strokes are a form of non-fever hyperthermia...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flea prevention
Although there are more than 2,200 kinds of fleas, it only takes one type to cause a lot of misery for you and your pet. Fleas are small wingless insects that live on the blood of humans and animals....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is when a dog’s body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. This chemical helps them respond to stress, controls their weight, fights infections, and keeps their blood sugar...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Dogs Purpose
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cat’s-Eye View
No one ever talks about what the world looks like if you’re a cat. Instead, we speak of the bird’s-eye view and use fish-eye lenses to make things look weird. But we rarely consider how the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Doggy Man-Made Myths
Myth #1. When your dog looks grown up, he is. Truth- No matter how big he is, or how mature his behavior, your puppy is still a puppy until he’s at least a year old. Large-breed dogs are growing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dog Day Stress
Like humans, dogs deal with stress and anxiety. Some dogs are more likely to deal with their stress via destructive behavior, while others may use self soothing methods that can cause harm. #1...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AAHA!
Their story began with a love for companion animals and a desire to make their lives better with quality health care. It was 1993 when seven veterinary professionals came together and founded an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Diabetes Awareness
The month of November is dedicated to pets that suffer from diabetes, a disease that is caused due to a lack of insulin or a poor reaction to their own insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the...
View ArticlePetsMatter | House-soiling cats: What you can do to stop them
If your cat is urinating or defecating anywhere other than his litter box, you probably find yourself at your wits’ end. Though house soiling can seem like a deal breaker, it doesn’t have to be. There...
View Article