Holiday Toxins to Pets
‘Tis the season to be jolly but also the season for potentially dangerous toxins for your pet! Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe, and keep the holidays stress free for you. My pet loves to play with the Christmas decorations. Is this safe? While it is hard to resist the temptation […]
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. This terrible disease accounts for nearly 50% of all disease-related pet deaths each year. In fact, pets are diagnosed with cancer at roughly the same rate as humans. With these statistics we want to ensure you have the information you need to ensure your pet remains healthy and happy. […]
Diarrhea in Dogs
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is the passage of unformed or loose stools, usually in increased volume and/or increased frequency. Diarrhea is not a disease but rather a symptom of many different diseases. Diarrhea associated with minor conditions can often be resolved quickly with simple treatments. However, diarrhea may be the result of serious or life-threatening […]
Canine Kennel Cough or Tracheobronchitis
What is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough is a broad term covering any infectious or contagious condition of dogs where coughing is one of the major clinical signs. It is also referred to as infectious tracheobronchitis. The term tracheobronchitis describes the location of the infection in the trachea or “windpipe” and bronchial tubes. Several viruses and […]
Canine Tapeworm Infection
What are tapeworms? Tapeworms are flat intestinal worms that are made up of many small segments, each about ¼ – ½” (3-5 mm) long. Unlike roundworms that live freely in the intestinal tract, tapeworms attach to the wall of the small intestine using hook-like mouthparts. Tapeworms belong to the cestode family of intestinal worms. The […]
Canine Vomiting
What is vomiting? Vomiting describes the active expulsion of food from the stomach. It is a clinical sign that can occur with many diseases or problems; it is not a specific disease or diagnosis itself. Dogs vomit quite readily and occasional vomiting in an otherwise healthy dog may not indicate anything abnormal. How do I […]
