“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 [...]
What you should know about grain free food and heart disease in pets So the past 6-12 months, nutrition and DCM have been a big topic. There are some breeds that we know are genetically predisposed to DCM. Boxers, Dobermans, Weimaraners, Great Danes and Cocker Spaniels are the most common breeds to get [...]
You get the benefit of a physical examination It may seem unusual as most everyone assumes a new puppy or kitten should be healthy just because they are young, but this a dangerous assumption. This exam is helping ensure your pet is healthy for vaccines- giving vaccines to an unhealthy pet can worsen certain illnesses. [...]
What Is Veterinary Hospice? Love Always Hospice care is commonly utilized in human medicine for people who have a life-limiting illness that is no longer responding to traditional, often intensive treatment. Hospice care often involves transitioning to caring for the patient in their home rather than having them remain hospitalized. Many people do [...]
Does your child add a puppy or kitten to every wish list? Kids and pets are a natural match, and you may have decided to make your child’s dreams come true and welcome a new furry friend into your home. Pets teach children many things: responsible pet ownership, compassion, proper handling, nurturing, and the cycle [...]