When the world is spinning. Recognizing Vestibular Syndrome in your pet. Many times I have seen a client bring in their beloved pet to the hospital terrified that they have suffered from a stroke. They are stumbling, seem disoriented, often can’t walk. While a stroke can definitely occur in a pet, another very common problem, [...]
Did you know that 1 out of every 4 dogs and 1 out of every 5 cats will be diagnosed with cancer each year? Cancer is, in fact, the number one cause of disease-related death in dogs and cats. Although cancer can be a scary diagnosis, it is important to know that many treatment options [...]
Did you that elderly pets, just like people, can develop arthritis? Arthritis is simply inflammation of joints and can affect the legs, toes, back, and neck area in dogs and cats. Arthritis leads to stiffness, soreness and possibly limping. The symptoms of arthritis can sometimes be passed off as your pet just “getting old” and [...]