Flea and Tick Prevention Tips for Dogs & Cats
As we move into winter, we’re focusing on flea and tick prevention tips because there’s perhaps no group of parasites more reviled by pet owners than fleas and ticks. …
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A Primer On Hairballs In Cats
When it comes to hairballs in cats, there’s a lot of interest from cat parents. A hairball –also known as a trichobezoar if it ever comes up at trivia …
Laser Therapy For Pets Brings Gentle, Non-invasive Healing & Relief
Laser therapy for pets is increasingly being used to effectively treat a variety of conditions. In fact, a survey by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) showed that more …
The Basics On Ultrasound for Pets
Ultrasound for pets – aka Ultrasonography – has had a major impact on how we practice veterinary medicine. It provides a non-invasive means of looking inside our patients, greatly …
A Primer On Metabolic Bone Disease In Reptiles
Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is one of the most common diagnoses in our reptile patients, but what, exactly, is it? The Role of Calcium In Metabolic Bone Disease in …
Top 4 Common Senior Pet Health Issues
Indoor lifestyles, nutritional and medical advancements, and routine preventive care have extended the lifespans of our pets. Age is not a disease. But as pets get older, they are …
Tips on Diabetes In Dogs and Cats
You probably know someone with diabetes mellitus, a disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar (glucose) levels. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated 830 million cases in …
Heart Disease In Dogs & Cats: What You Need To Know To Keep Your Pets Healthy
Heart disease in dogs & cats is more common than you might think – and it’s important to understand the basics of heart disease in pets. When you take …
Cat & Dog Hypothermia Tips
January typically is the coldest month in Alabama, and areas in the state can experience a variety of winter precipitation, including freezing rain, sleet, and snow, or freezing temperatures. …
Pros & Cons Of Pets As Christmas Gifts
While the videos of people receiving a puppy, kitten, or older pet as a Christmas present are heart-warming, the reality is that there are plenty of pros and cons …