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Snake Bite Prevention and Treatment for Pets
Like many pet owners, you may want to enjoy the outdoors with your dog or cat. In many parts of the United States, venomous snakes can pose a serious and often forgotten threat to companion animals.…
Pet Medication 101: Benadryl
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Benadryl…
Pet Medication 101: Aspirin
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what aspirin is used for, how…
Hypoglycemia in Small Breed Puppies
Hypoglycemia or “low blood sugar” refers to the condition when there is not enough sugar in the bloodstream. When your dog’s body is deprived of sugar, its main source of energy, the ability to…
Hip Luxations in Pets
As spring and summer approach, people and pets want to get outside. With warmer temperatures, vets definitely see more animals involved in vehicular or other traumatic accidents. Some of these…
CBD Use in Pets
CBD, or cannabidiol, is another derivative of the hemp or marijuana plant. It has several suspected health benefits, such as relieving pain, reducing anxiety, and improving sleep in people. But is…
The Anatomy and Function of Your Pet’s Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are a very important part of the immune system in dogs and cats. It’s important to know where they are located and what to do if you notice an enlarged or painful lymph node while…
Physical Rehabilitation For Your Pet – Really?!?
Absolutely! Physical rehabilitation has been used to treat animals for years. It has become increasingly more available over the past 10 to 15 years and provides countless benefits for our…
Pet Medication 101: Tylenol
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Tylenol (acetaminophen)…
Pet Medication 101: Zyrtec
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Zyrtec (cetirizine) is…
Pet Medication 101: Claritin
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Claritin (loratadine) is…
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
When a dog’s brain ages, a condition called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) can occur, which can lead to changes in awareness, deficits in learning and memory, and decreased responsiveness to…
The Power of Water! Hydrotherapy for Pets
Hydrotherapy, or water-based exercise, is a mainstay of physical rehabilitation and provides tremendous benefits for a variety of pets. This article will describe the use of the underwater treadmill…
Ask a Vet: 10 Important Questions to Ask at Your Next Vet Visit
Sometimes bringing your pet to the veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. Often, you’re struggling to get your cat in a carrier, driving with a dog that is terrified to be in the car, or wrangling…
First Aid for Your Pet’s Eye
Your pet’s eyes are beautiful and carry out a very important job. In order to create vision, the eye has a series of delicate structures that are suspended within. Any small damage to the eye can…
What is puppy vaginitis?
There is so much to know and understand about raising a healthy, happy puppy. Many issues can arise, and some require a trip to the vet, without question. But what if your female puppy’s vulva is…
Canine Hormone-Responsive Urinary Incontinence
Does your dog ever wake up and the bedding is wet with urine? It could very well be a condition known as canine hormone-responsive urinary incontinence. But what exactly does that mean? Read on to…
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA), also called Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA), is an autoimmune condition where the body begins to attack and destroy its own red blood cells. This disease…