One of the most important procedures that an animal guardian should consider is having a pet microchipped, so that if the pet is lost, there is a significantly increased chance of locating that pet. Every year there are millions of pets across the country taken to animal shelters. It is for this reason that microchipping… [Read more]
How to help your senior pet age gracefully
As with people, when pets age, there are several biochemical and physical changes that occur, which animal guardians should be aware of in order to help pets age gracefully into their golden years. Certainly many organ functions will start to slow down in middle and older years. Starting at the head, a significant percentage of… [Read more]
My dog was stung by a bee–what should I do?
As the spring and summer months approach, one of the more common outdoor emergencies seen in small animal veterinary practice is when pets are stung by bees, wasps, and related insects. While many pets will have minimal to no reactions to bee stings, some pets may develop varying degrees of localized inflammation, which can range… [Read more]
Caution! Read this before giving aspirin to your dog
Veterinarians are often asked whether it is safe to administer aspirin or similar non-steroidal anti- inflammatory (NSAID) agents like Tylenol to dogs, in order to alleviate pain and inflammation. While the accurate answer will vary (depending on the clinical situation, life history of the patient, including medical history, current drugs/allergies, etc.) for the most part… [Read more]
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