I cannot emphasize this following enough… Ears infections are a very common reason for vet visits and some pets are extremely prone to them. Floppy ears and water when combined are known for brewing infections. To help minimize troubles you should peek in your dog’s ears daily. If you are smelling something funky, try cleaning…
Cat Getting Thinner? If you feel your cat is losing weight and you are not trying to make them thinner this is an important problem to take to the veterinarian. Watch them closely and see if you feel they are eating more or less than they used to or if there are changes in water…
Most people don’t brush their dog’s teeth. Why? Because most dogs don’t like it all that much. Start small and see if you can train them using treats or bits of their food to let you brush a little more. It’s the habit that is important, not if you do it perfectly every time. How…
Whether or not your cat will be an indoor or outdoor cat is a very controversial issue. There are several considerations that you should weigh when thinking about this. Knowing the implications of your choices is helpful when thinking about the health of your pet long term. Indoor cats, on average, live much longer and…
Internal Parasites Heartworm This is a parasite that lives in the bloodstream and heart. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and is eventually fatal if untreated. If your pet catches this, the treatment is frequently successful but uncomfortable for the pet and fairly expensive. Good news! Heartworm disease is EASILY preventable by giving your pet medication…
Sometimes your cat has been living with a chronic disease for a long time. Other times, a diagnosis or change seem to come suddenly from out of the blue. Cats are very tricky about letting their people know they are struggling. Although they can live long lives of greater than 20 years, most do not…
There may be years that your dog is not due for a vaccination but it is still important to go have their doctor take a look at them. Getting an official weight, checking for lumps and bumps, inspecting the teeth, and giving their heart a good listen can help head off problems or give you…
