Your Pet’s Wellness
Begins with Education.
Canine Influenza and Infectious Respiratory Disease
Canine infectious respiratory disease is the name given to respiratory infections in dogs caused by one group, or a combination of groups, of infectious organisms. Once one pathogen compromises the respiratory system, it is common [...]
Gimp in Your Dog’s Gait? Blame a Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Oh no! Your beloved canine companion lets out a horrendous yelp while frolicking at the dog park with her best friends. The only thing sadder than her limp is her facial expression as she slowly [...]
Rabies: Is Your Pet Safe?
Due to ever-increasing advancements in medical technology and education, rabies is almost unheard of in the U.S. Only two or three humans fall victim to this disease each year, and there are roughly 7,000 animal [...]
Protecting Those Pearly Whites: Dental Care for Your Pet
Prevention is the best medicine when it comes to your pet’s teeth. Staying on top of routine dental care and oral hygiene is the easiest way to prevent loose teeth, tartar buildup, gingivitis, or necessary [...]
Overheating and Dehydration in Pets
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” —Henry James Everyone loves a pleasant summer afternoon, but when temperatures become too hot, everyone equally [...]
What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know About Mosquitoes
Since we focused on fleas in March and ticks in April, we thought May would be a great time to write about mosquitoes. (Hang in there: Next month we’ll try to avoid blood-sucking bugs.) [...]