by Northgate Animal Hospital | Feb 15, 2017 | Dogs
Mushrooms to know about When it comes to mushrooms, how does a dog guardian know which ones are poisonous versus which ones are safe? There are thousands of mushrooms out there, but only about 100 types are poisonous. (Don’t worry about mushrooms sold in large-chain...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Dec 14, 2016 | Dogs
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....
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 23, 2016 | 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...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 16, 2016 | Dogs
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...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Oct 26, 2016 | Dogs
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...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Oct 19, 2016 | Dogs
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...
