Essential Oils Promise Help, But Beware the Risks
Article from WebMD - www.webmd.com Stacey Haluka discovered essential oils the way many others have in recent years -- through an acquaintance who worked for a multilevel marketing company. During an in-home presentation, the “wellness advocate” hailed the fragrant...
Pet Acoustics – How It Works
Have you ever wondered how Pet Acoustics works, or better yet, what they are? We use these in our exam rooms, during anesthesia and in kennels during their stay with us throughout the day. We also offer them for our patients for clients to purchase. Watch the video...
Arthritis in Cats – More Common Than You Think!
Here at Northgate Animal Hospital, ensuring our patients' comfort is a top priority! Did you know that as many as 92% of all cats will show signs of arthritis? Arthritis can develop as cats age, just as in people, and can start to cause them discomfort. What do those...
CEO Pleads Guilty To Counterfeit Flea Product Packaging
Article from Securing Industry. The chief executive of a packaging contractor in the US has admitted selling counterfeit animal health product labels and packaging in a federal court. 48-year-old California resident Paul S. Rodriguez Jr – who was in charge of Santa...
Cholecalciferol Poisoning in Dogs, Cats – Cholecalciferol Toxicity
This is one of the most dangerous mouse and rat poisons on the market and unfortunately, seems to be gaining in popularity. Cholecalciferol, or activated vitamin D3, causes a life-threateningly high calcium and phosphorus level in the body, resulting in severe, acute...
How To Protect Your Companions From Heat Stroke
At Northgate Animal Hospital we believe that comprehensive preventative care and responsive treatment are the best approaches to providing your companion with a long, happy, healthful life. And in the summertime, this includes preventing heat stroke! Like humans, dogs...
Risk of Heart Disease in Boutique or Grain-Free Diets and Exotic Ingredients
This article was written by Dr. Lisa M. Freeman for the Tufts University Clinical Nutrition Service. Earlier this year, Peanut, a 4-year-old male Beagle/Lab mix was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart disease at our hospital. Peanut had been lethargic, not eating...
Questions To Ask Before Anesthesia
Kelly Serfas, a Certified Veterinary Technician in Bethlehem, PA, contributed to this article. Anesthesia can be scary. In addition to understanding the particulars of anesthesia, make sure you understand the real risks for your particular pet by asking following...
Introducing A New Dog Into Your Family
Planning to get a new dog soon? In order to keep everyone happy and safe, it’s important to introduce new dogs to your existing furry family members properly. Here are a few tips. Introducing a new dog: To other dogs… Dogs are “pack” animals, meaning they have a...
How to Keep Your Cat from Scratching
At Northgate Animal Hospital we believe that comprehensive preventative care and responsive treatment are the best approaches to providing your companion with a long, happy, healthful life. The services we offer enable us to provide high-quality, compassionate...
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