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Outdoor Puddles Are More Dangerous Than They Appear
There’s a lot to be said for a vigorous walk with your dog after a heavy rainstorm. The landscape appears refreshed, the air smells great, and you and your dog get to unleash some cabin fever! As fun as it is to watch your dog splash and play in the puddles you...
The Top 10 Signs Your Dog May Be Sick (And What You Can Do About It)
Overview As is the case with people, a dog’s health changes with age. Unfortunately, our pets age much faster than we do. Symptoms Regardless of your dog’s age, you play a key role in helping her combat illness and remain as healthy as possible. Remember, your dog...
Arthritis In Cats
Overview and Risks According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of arthritis is “the inflammation of joints.” Arthritis can be caused by a wide variety of conditions including infection, trauma, and degenerative changes due to age or overuse, metabolic...
Treibball Is A Fun Game To Play With Your Dog
When it comes to fun games to play with your dog, Treibball is one dog sport that’s fun for you and your little herder! Pronounced “try-ball,” this dog sport is like billiards for dogs. It originated in Germany for herding dogs who didn’t have access to flocks of...
Canine Influenza: Pet Owners’ Guide
There has been a recent Canine Influenza breakout in Chicago. The currently available vaccine is for a different (type) strain. It is unknown if there is cross protection for the new strain using the current vaccine. This is not recommended as a core vaccine, however...
What Is An Anesthesia Free Companion Dental Cleaning?
You might have heard about anesthesia free dental cleanings from a local groomer, pet store, word of mouth or even some veterinary providers. Commonly known as anesthesia free dental cleanings, the practice involves scaling (scraping with an instrument) of a dog or...
Good Oral Health For Your Companion
Signs of oral and dental diseases in dogs and cats: – Bad breath – Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar – Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area – Drooling or dropping food from the mouth – Bleeding from the mouth – Loss of...
10 Litter Box Tips, Part 2
In the first post, the first five of 10 Litter Box Tips. Here are tips 6 thru 10… and even an eleven! 6. THE VOLUME OF THE LITTER It’s true – different cats prefer different amounts of litter in their box. Take, for instance, an arthritic, older cat. When there is a...
10 Litter Box Tips, Part 1
Here are 10 Tips on Litter Boxes will be split into two separate blog posts. Here’s Part 1. In my experience of visiting the homes of frustrated, had-it-up-to-here cat guardians over the past 15 years, I can tell you that there are there are actually two ends to the...
Wellness And Advanced Dentistry For Your Companion At Northgate Animal Hospital
We begin with a complete Physical Exam in order to evaluate your furry friend’s overall Physical Health and as an initial assessment of his/her Dental Health. Most adult dogs and cats need prophylactic dental cleanings yearly. However each patient is different and we...