Canine companions bring significant joy to our lives. Dogs provide us with a constant companion, give us a reason to exercise, meet and interact with new people and try new things and are a source of incredible love and support. […]
In March 2015, veterinarians in Chicago began to notice a dramatic increase in the numbers of dogs contracting infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough. Not only were more dogs than normal getting sick, their symptoms were more severe than […]
Spring is here. This season is known for the flowers, the blossom. The odors of flowers are very pleasing to most of us. I thought this might be a good time to discuss the incredible sense of smell our dogs […]
Unfortunately, similar to humans, as our pets age, so do their hearts. Signs can be different between species and may present differently for each individual; however, there are some telltale signs that you may see and that should throw up […]
Sweet Tooth? We all love things that are sweet, right? Sometimes our dogs do too. But be careful…what might be tasty for us can be toxic to Man’s Best Friend… In particular, the artificial sweetener xylitol is a bane […]
Do you know the signs to watch for in a healthy cat and how to keep your feline friend in tip-top shape? We will go through some basic cat care ideas which even many experienced cat owners may not be […]
January is National Dog Training Month.Did you ever enviously watch those well trained dogs on television and in movies while your dog jumps on everyone, barks excessively or begs for food? Behavior problems are a significant reason for pets being […]
Vaccinations are an important tool that we, as veterinarians, use to keep your pet healthy. When we vaccinate your pet, we give an altered form of a bacteria or virus. It is injected under the skin, given intra-nasally, or by […]
ALLERGIC REACTIONS Can be exhibited by facial swelling, focal areas of swelling on the body, and generalized hives. If the swelling is focal you can attempt to treat at home with benedryl. A dog’s dose is 1mg per pound. If there are generalized […]
Rabbits are a great option for a new family pet. They are generally very friendly and calm and make good additions to most households. Rabbits are prey species in the wild and unfortunately this means they can be a little […]