What You Need to Know Before Adopting Your Next Pet

What You Need to Know Before Adopting Your Next Pet

Every year, about 6.5 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide. And, many of these pets are in the shelters through no fault of their own. If you’re searching for a new pet, adoption is a terrific option. Animals in shelters are usually spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, and microchipped. Many are house-trained and have […]

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4 Disaster Preparedness Steps Every Pet Owner Should Take

4 Disaster Preparedness Steps Every Pet Owner Should Take

Families all over the world are affected by disasters on a daily basis. Earthquakes, fires, floods, and tornadoes often strike with little or no warning. When homes become unsafe and evacuation is necessary, people are often forced to leave their pets behind because they have not planned ahead and made a disaster preparedness plan that […]

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From Nose to Tail: Examining Your Entire Pet

From Nose to Tail: Examining Your Entire Pet

Because our pets age more quickly than we do, yearly veterinary checkups are tremendously important for both cats and dogs. Your pet can’t tell you when she’s not feeling well, so an annual exam will help to identify any health changes before they advance and become more difficult to treat. Here’s a peek at what […]

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Pet Protection: Is Pet Health Insurance Right for Your Pet?

Pet Protection: Is Pet Health Insurance Right for Your Pet?

As veterinary professionals, we tend to get a little jaded when we see a purebred pooch walking in, stereotypically displaying all the genetic conditions known to that specific breed. Our hearts break for every golden retriever that suffers from cancer, every bulldog with recurrent skin infections and eye issues, and every Labrador retriever that can […]

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Protecting Your Pet from Heartworm Disease

Protecting Your Pet from Heartworm Disease

Ahhhh, summer. It’s time for pool days, barbecues, and bonfires. On the not-so-fun side, it’s also peak mosquito season. You may think that their perpetual fur coats would protect dogs and cats from these blood-sucking parasites, but mosquitoes are relentless and are easily able to find their way to your pet’s skin. Mosquitoes can pass […]

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Protecting Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks

Protecting Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks

With summer heating up, flea and tick season is in full swing. More than just a nuisance, these parasites are always looking for their next meal (your pet’s blood!), and they can transmit diseases to animals and humans. Here’s how to protect your pet from these bloodsuckers this summer.   FLEAS What fleas look like […]

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Dangers of Antifreeze

Dangers of Antifreeze

What is antifreeze? You’re likely familiar with antifreeze as anyone with a car has either used it or had it used. It’s an engine coolant that is added to your car’s radiator water to keep it from boiling over on hotter days and freezing on very cold days. But what you may not know is […]

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Anesthesia in Pet Dental Procedures

Anesthesia in Pet Dental Procedures

There may be times when it is necessary for your pet to undergo some form of dental procedure. This could be something minor, such as a professional clean, or more invasive treatment, like an extraction. Whatever the reason for your pet needing a dental procedure, there is a strong chance that it will need to […]

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Importance of Pet Dental Care

Importance of Pet Dental Care

Most of us are raised knowing the importance of brushing our teeth and visiting our dentist to ensure that we have healthy teeth. Nevertheless, unless you are an experienced pet owner, you probably don’t realise that outstanding dental health is just as important for your furbaby. Teeth are essential tools for your pet Unlike us, your pet […]

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How To Prevent Diabetes In Dogs

How To Prevent Diabetes In Dogs

Diabetes is a serious condition that affects the sufferer’s ability to regulate their blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are not controlled, the patient can become very unwell very quickly, suffering from a range of symptoms from shakiness and nausea to losing consciousness. This is known as hypoglycemia, and medical intervention is almost always […]

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