One definition of “health” is “the condition of being sound in mind, body, and spirit”—a state that encompasses physical, mental, and social aspects to create an individual who is totally fit. Like their owners, pets experience the benefits of all wellness facets, and the following guide can help owners support their pets in achieving this [...]
Brachycephalic Breed Concerns Brachycephalic breeds are the short nosed dogs. These breeds such as Frenchies, English bulldogs, Boston terriers and pugs all have very short noses. The short noses are super cute and make them extra lovable. Many people do not know that with the shorter nose comes a few health concerns not found in other breeds of dogs. Brachycephalic airway syndrome: [...]
When we think about aging, disease, gray hair, and memory loss often come to mind. But, while your dog’s graying muzzle may be endearing, many other effects of aging may be less pleasant. As pet owners, we cannot defy all of aging’s undesirable consequences, but with a little knowledge and effort, we can help keep [...]
Great tips from your Family at UVHvets Hard to believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Soon dogs across the country will be positioning themselves underneath the dinner table waiting for a scrap of the Thanksgiving feast. But beware – table scraps and extra treats can add up quickly—just a 5 oz [...]
“Kennel Cough” in Dogs Ben Gregorio, D.V.M. Have you ever heard of “Kennel Cough” in dogs, and wondered what in the world is that?? Don’t you worry, I am here to educate and answer any questions you have! So, what exactly is “Kennel Cough”? Kennel cough is an infectious airway disease of dogs that causes [...]
Uh-oh. Dread fills the pit of your stomach as the veterinarian hands over your cat’s medication. Not only does your cat have a chronic condition that requires lifelong treatment, but also the medication is in the most challenging form—pills. You vividly remember the last time you attempted to give your cat a flea-prevention pill. She [...]
5 Signs of illness you shouldn’t wait to bring your pet to the vet with Sometimes it can be easy to know when to bring your pet to the vet, but determining this can also be a struggle. Especially as pets tend to hide signs of illness and can still act relatively normal despite a [...]
CBD in Veterinary Medicine CBD: Center for Biological Diversity CBD: Common Bile Duct CBD: Central Business District C...B...D: Cannabidiol! Let’s face it, that’s the only CBD that anyone cares about these days, right? Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard about CBD being used by grandmothers, young adults, baby boomers, and [...]
Essential Oils and Cats Don’t Always Mix! The popularity of health products that can be used in the home has exploded in the last decade. Products such as essential oils and aromatherapy products are being used much more in households throughout the world. While these products may be safe and useful in improving the [...]
Only 47% of cat owners took their cat to the veterinarian in 2016, compared with 79% of dog owners, according to the 2017-2018 American Veterinary Medical Association Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook. In the same year, less than half of cat owners took their pet to the veterinarian for routine or preventive health care, compared [...]