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Diet Related Acquired Heart Disease in 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...
How Often Should You Wash Your Pet’s Dishes
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...
July 2019 Newsletter
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?Firework Poisoning and Other 4th of July Safety Concerns This July...
Your Pet Doesn’t Need to Fear the Vet
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...
What is Heartworm Disease?
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...
How to Prepare Your Pet for Baby
Congratulations on your upcoming family addition from all of us at Northgate Animal Hospital! Now that you’re expecting a two-legged baby, your four-legged baby is in store for some serious life changes. Do your best to prepare fur baby for human baby by keeping the...
Good to Know: Strings & Dangerous Things
March is Poison Prevention Month, and we want to help you keep your pet healthy. If you own a pet, you will want to know about these common household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet: Drugs. Have a headache? Take a Tylenol. But if your pet accidentally...
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...