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Cannabis Toxicosis in Pets
Cannabis toxicosis in companion animals is on the rise. Veterinarians across the United States, and other countries, are seeing more and more cases. Marijuana poisoning is dangerous and can be fatal to pets. Information about prevention, attention, and honest...
Canine Influenza
Since the discovery of canine influenza in the US, nearly every state has seen cases of the disease with numbers ever increasing. When news of the latest outbreak calls attention to it, fears and questions about dog flu rise anew. What Is Canine Influenza?...
Reducing Pets’ Stress When Visiting the Veterinarian
Even the most calm, even-tempered dogs and cats, along with their humans, can feel stress when visiting the veterinarian. Past studies have revealed stress as a major factor in people not taking pets, specifically cats, to a veterinarian. To keep pets healthy and...
Rabies in Animals: Facts and Prevention
Rabies is a viral disease, passed from mammal to mammal. The aggressive manner in which it disables the body and brain, before killing its victim, makes rabies a horrific disease. The only way to keep cases low is through awareness and consistent and widespread...
Fleas, Ticks, Wildlife, and the Diseases They Transmit
Fleas, ticks, rodents, and other wild animals carry and transmit many harmful diseases. These diseases can have various effects on our pets from mild illness to death. To keep them at bay and create a decline in case numbers, we must stay informed and protect our...
Caring for Senior Pets
As our pets enter and move through their golden years, they need special care. As the years tick by, the risk of certain ailments, aches, and pains increases. Here’s how to keep senior pets as happy, healthy, and comfortable as possible. Pay Attention No one knows a...
Common Questions About Surgery
C Veterinary surgery is an ever-advancing field, which means we know more and can do more than ever before for pets’ health and safety. Throughout the years, those of us in the business of caring for beloved pets have heard and answered plenty of questions. Some are...
How Often Should Cats See a Veterinarian?
February is National Cat Health Month. According to the most recent AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, about 47% of cats come into veterinary clinics at least once a year for routine or preventative health care. That’s far below the number of...
Cold Weather Safety for Dogs
Humans often underestimate how the cold affects dogs. Many believe dogs have an uncanny ability to adapt to inclement weather without much help. In reality, cold weather can create uncomfortable and dangerous conditions for dogs. They rely on their beloved humans to...
Canine and Feline Pyometra
Pyometra is a condition commonly seen in veterinary medicine. Though this disease is life threatening, it is treatable when caught soon enough. More importantly, it’s preventable. Pyometra is an infection that occurs in the uterus. As the infection progresses, the...