Santa brought me a puppy!!! So now what?? Santa has come and gone and for many hopeful children, he delivered a sweet puppy to become part of the family and to bring many years of joy. But now that your puppy is here you may be wondering…now what do we do? Well we are here [...]
While a yearly wellness exam may seem unnecessary if your cat or dog appears to be healthy, a wealth of information is discovered about your pet’s health during these routine visits. Thorough physical examinations alone may not detect diseases, and yearly lab tests are a safe way to catch illnesses in their early stages so [...]
Diabetes—also called diabetes mellitus—is a disease that affects the body’s ability to use nutrients to make energy. When energy production occurs properly, the food eaten by your pet is broken down into basic nutrients, such as glucose, that are absorbed into the bloodstream. From the blood, glucose is transported inside cells, where it is made [...]
Benefits of Spay and Neuter One of the most common things a client asks a veterinarian is “Should I spay or neuter my pet?”. Female: If you have no intentions of breeding a pet in the future, then yes. Spaying dogs decreases the likelihood of mammary tumors, prevents unwanted puppies, eliminates the risk for a [...]
What is a seizure? In the brain cells called neurons fire like electrical signals to run the entire body. In a seizure a group of these neurons start sending these signals all at once without a purpose or direction. The end result is typically generalized shaking/tremors, paddling, vocalizing or urination/defecation. This is called a grand [...]
My dog has an ear infection…..AGAIN! So what gives?? Ear infections are one of the most common things that we as veterinarians treat on a daily basis. Ear infections are painful, itchy and basically just stink (literally)! Ear infections are not very common in people, usually affecting children and rarely adults, but dogs have recurrent [...]
Ultrasound of a Urinary Bladder in a Dog, the red circle is around a bladder mass. Cancer detection tests are not common in veterinary medicine for a variety of reasons, but fortunately this is a large area of research right now. The ability to use less invasive tests to detect cancer earlier [...]
There are a variety of treatment options available for pets diagnosed with cancer. The following is a general overview of the most common treatment options. The cost, specific schedule, and number of treatments varies depending on the type and location of cancer, so your veterinarian can provide specific details based on your pet’s case. Surgery [...]
Now that the weather is finally cooling off it’s the perfect time of year to start leash walking your pet. As a veterinary rehab therapist, I talk to my clients about leash walking their dogs every day. Now, I want to take a minute to talk about the kind of equipment we should be [...]
New pet owners often begin with good feeding habits: measuring food out for meals, not feeding table food, and limiting treats. But, over time, these good practices can become derailed and extra pounds can gradually add up. How should you feed your pet for lifelong health? How do you get your pet’s weight back on [...]
