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]
Cure your pet’s motion sickness for the best road trip, ever
One of the most frustrating problems encountered by animal guardians is the motion sickness experienced by many pets when traveling in the car or airplane. In many pets, motion sickness may lead to disturbing symptoms of vocalization, restlessness and panting. Many will often become quite nauseated leading to both vomiting and/or diarrhea during travel. One… [Read more]
Your pet’s bad breath could signal a bigger problem
One of the most common complaints that animal guardians have, especially as their pets age, is the presence of halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath. Probably the most common cause of terrible breath in dogs and cats is the presence of disease of the teeth and gums, known as periodontal disease. It is estimated that… [Read more]
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