Why Is My Dog Shaking?
Have you ever watched your dog shake, tremble or shiver in warm weather and wondered why? While it’s tempting to think that trembling or shivering is a result of being too cold, there are many other causes to consider. Thermoregulation (temperature control) Shivering...
6 Simple Tips For Exercising Your Senior Cat
I have always said that if you get a couple of kittens, you can cancel your cable subscription. Kittens are fuzzy little packages of boundless energy that can amuse themselves and you for hours on end. As our cats get older and enter into their senior years, however,...
Veterinary Medical Massage
Veterinary Medical Massage is the application of specific hand movements on a patient to improve muscle and joint function by relieving tension, spasm, or other restrictions to proper motion. Medical Massage facilitates reduction of inflammation and pain. It may be...
September 2016
It is hard to believe that 2016 is going to be coming to a close soon. Before we know it the holiday season will be upon us. As we head into autumn here is some advice on how to keep your companion safe and healthy. As the weather gets colder, mice and rats start...
Study Shows You Are Your Dog’s Favorite Smell
Science is once again confirming what many dog lovers suspected: Our dogs know and love our smell. Research published online in the January 2015 journal Behavioral Processes by the Center for Neuropolicy at Emory University, led by neuroscientist Gregory Berns, used...
Calling For Canine Blood Donors
Calling for Canine Blood Donors! Hemosolutions is a community, volunteer-based, canine blood bank. Up to $150 is applied to your Northgate Animal Hospital account, supplementing the cost of your companion’s veterinary care. Your dog will...
Why Does My Dog Lick So Much?
Dogs obviously cannot verbalize how they are feeling to us beyond perhaps a bit of whining or barking, and that’s pretty non-specific and really difficult to interpret. If you have a dog that licks a lot, you might be left wondering why. There are situations...
Our Top 10 Summer Safety Tips For Dogs
Our companions love summer just as much as we do! For many, it’s the best time of year to be out, about, and enjoying all that the season has to offer. While there is certainly nothing wrong with taking your furry friend out for picnics, hikes,swimming, or running,...
Help Your Cat Beat The Heat This Summer
Summer might just be my favorite season and I’m probably not alone. It’s the best time of year for me to enjoy all sorts of fun outdoor activities. While cats tend tolerate the heat a little better than dogs, and even prefer it (we’ve all seen a cat stretched out on a...
Cesar 101: Making Dinner Special
Mealtime is when we make one of the most important connections with our dogs — or at least it should be. It is the perfect time to reinforce your role as Pack Leader, because you are the source of the food they need. So for me it is important to take a little time...
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