As you know, there have been major heat advisories across the Nation this summer. As humans, we have to be careful with the heat and our health. We also need to do the same for our furry loved ones. Here is some information to help you beat the heat this summer. General Rule Use common [...]
We get these questions from our patients' owners about this subject often: how much should my pet weigh? Is my pet overweight? Is my pet too thin? Obesity in pets is an increasingly common problem. Being overweight is a very real condition with very real consequences to your pet’s health. The consequences of poor weight [...]
Have you ever lost a pet and you were worried sick? Your furry loved one bolted out the front door, backyard or car and ran away. The fear and panic are a horrible feeling that we might never see our loved one again. Don’t put yourself through this unnecessary experience. That is why June is [...]
April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day which was created as a way to raise awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for and needing adoption from shelters. Did you know that approximately 6.5 million companion animals are taken into U.S. animal shelters every year? Of the 6.5 million, 3.3 million are [...]
In 2019, National Poison Prevention Week is March 17 – 23. This week is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people and animals of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention. John F. Kennedy “On September 26, 1961, the 87th United States Congress passed a joint resolution (Public Law 87-319) [...]
Bad breath in a dog is often dismissed simply as “doggy breath”. But in fact, it may very well signal periodontal disease, which is the most common ailment suffered by dogs and cats over 3 years of age. Preventing periodontal disease can result in longer, heathier lives for our pets. Unfortunately, pet owners often ignore [...]
Everyone knows that your cat or dog needs regular checkups to stay healthy. But do you know how often they should be seen by a Vet? It depends on your pet's life stage. Here is information about puppies/kittens, adult pets and seniors: Puppies/kittens Right from when they are born to around 4 months of age, [...]
Millions of Americans love their pets and consider them cherished family members. Believe it or not, there are a large amount of days on the calendar to celebrate your pet all year round. Here are a few of the special dates hand-picked to spoil your furry pet for each month of the year: JANUARY National [...]
An Ailourophile is an original derived Greek word that mean “a lover of cats”. It is even a valid scrabble scoring word worth 17 points. Merriam-Webster reports that “although the word ailurophile has only been documented in English since the early 1900s, ailurophiles have been around for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians were perhaps history's greatest cat lovers, [...]
“National Pit Bull Awareness Day (NPBAD) is a day of appreciation and education designed to change perceptions and stereotypes about bully breed dogs, commonly referred to as "pit bulls," and their responsible owners. NPBAD was established to educate and foster positive communications and experiences in the communities in which we and our dogs live, and it [...]
