by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jul 10, 2019 | Dangers to Pets, Dogs
Article written by associates (Dr. Megan Glaser and Dr. Amy Vlazny) at the hospital of Dr. Scott’s classmate, Janis Shinkawa. Many of you may have heard that the FDA recently released a report investigating a possible link between grain free diets and dilated...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jul 2, 2019 | Cats, Dogs
We get the question a lot – how often should I clean my pet’s dishes? The answer may surprise you. You should wash your pet’s dishes after every single use, just as you would do for your own dishes. Proper washing of your pet’s dishes can help them have a...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jun 27, 2019 | Hospital News
Acute Kidney Injury 101 The kidneys impact other areas of the body, and so the changes that occur as a result of acute kidney injury impact many other bodily systems. What does acute kidney injury mean? LEARN MORE Firework Poisoning and Other 4th of July Safety...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Apr 27, 2019 | Dogs
Visiting the doctor is not typically fun for anyone, including humans. And, when it comes to our furry companions—who may not understand where they’re going, why they’re going there, and what’s going to happen when they get there—visiting the veterinarian can be...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Apr 14, 2019 | Dangers to Pets, Dogs
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal infection caused by heartworms. Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels of affected animals. Although it can be successfully treated, a heartworm infection can cause...