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 [...]
Regenerative medicine is a medical trend continuing to make huge advancements in the veterinary world. While stem cell therapy is still out of reach for many pet owners due to its high cost, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy—also a cutting-edge option—is available at a fraction of the cost. Traditionally, PRP therapy has only been used in [...]
Cancer: a scary word that touches almost everyone in a deeply personal way. Unfortunately, not only is cancer a common disease in people, but in our pet family members as well. In fact, over 50% of dogs and cats die due to cancer-related illness, making it the most common cause of death in pets over [...]
Our pets are members of the family and we all want to provide them with the best possible care. One of the biggest decisions pet owners must face in caring for their pets is choosing the appropriate diet. It can be daunting to navigate the world of pet foods, especially when recalls and reports of [...]
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, and, just like humans, the blood pressures of cats and dogs can rise to dangerous levels. The top number in a blood pressure is known as the systolic blood pressure. A normal systolic blood pressure for cats and dogs is between 120 and 130 mm Hg [...]
When was Canine Influenza first diagnosed? The first documented cases of canine flu occurred in racetrack greyhounds around 2003 and was the H3N8 strain. Since then, canine flu has been confirmed in 39 different states across the country. This strain of flu is believed to have originated from a strain of horse flu within the [...]
Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped nodules of tissue located under the skin and within body cavities. These are often mistakenly referred to as glands, and when they become enlarged or firm, referred to as “swollen glands”. Lymph nodes are a very important part of the immune system and create the cells that help fight infection [...]
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, [...]
