Does My Cat Really Need Lab Work?
Have you ever wondered why your veterinarian recommends getting screening lab work for your cat? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Many people question whether these screening tests are necessary. If I had to guess, most of our cat patients are also wondering...
Holiday Travel Planning: Dogs Coming, Going, Or Staying
Holidays mean changes in routine. Some people have extra free time during the holidays. Others work more during holidays than at other times of the year. Whatever a holiday means for your schedule, chances are it will represent changes in your dog’s routine, too....
Cats and Cars in Cold Weather
During the cold winter months cats will often seek out any warm space they can find. One particularly irresistible lure seems to be the cozy confines of a warm car engine. Unfortunately, cats that seek shelter under the hoods of cars can then be injured or killed when...
Cold Weather Tips For Dogs
Despite the popular misconception, fur alone is not enough to protect dogs from the elements. The fact is that, much like people, dogs have varying degrees of tolerance when it comes to temperature extremes. Even the hardiest breeds are susceptible to hypothermia and...
Preparing Your Dog For Holiday Guests
With the holidays coming up, your home is likely to be experiencing more activity and guests. Depending on your dog’s personality and habits, this can be a difficult time for both your dog and your family. Planning ahead and doing some simple training with your dog...
A Thorough Cat Checkup: What To Expect
Cats are so darned adept at hiding their medical issues, often until they are too advanced to be readily fixable. This underscores the importance of a thorough physical examination at least once a year for young and middle aged kitties and twice yearly for seniors. In...
November 2016
We hope everyone had a great Halloween! Now the holiday season is upon us! This month we will discuss some advice to keep your companion safe around Thanksgiving. Food This time of year, one of the most common dangers is of course food. Fatty table scraps like gravy,...
6 Tips For Exercising Your Senior Dog
Once upon a time, you probably had a puppy that was as self-motivated as any human three year old— happily running in circles for no particular reason at all. And maybe at some point, as your dog aged, you were secretly (or maybe not so secretly) happy to see a bit of...
Eight Tips For Coping With Your Dog’s Age-Related Hearing Loss
The most common form of deafness in dogs is age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Most dogs experience some degree of ARHL, beginning sometime during their “third trimester” of life. ARHL begins by impairing perception of middle to high frequency sounds, but encompasses...
October 2016
Halloween is right around the corner! While dressing up in costumes and filling your bag with candy is fun, it can also be a hazard for your companion. Here are some tips on how to keep your companion safe this Halloween. Keep the candy bag away from your furry friend...
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