Category: Dog Health

Does your dog or cat have terrible breath? Is he or she chewing funny? Dropping food? Even worse, missing teeth that were there before? Dental disease is extremely common in dogs, cats, and even rabbits! This is incredibly painful for your furry friend, and can have some hidden effects as well. Whole Body Effects of… Read More

Is your pup getting older? Is he slowing down? He may have some arthritis after walking many miles by your side all these years. But don’t worry! You can help, with some guidance from your veterinarian. We may be able to get your best friend feeling like a puppy again. What is arthritis? Arthritis is… Read More

During much of March and all of April, people have been having to work from home, social distance from friends and family, and life as we know it has changed drastically. Since people are home for the time being, many families have welcomed a new family member! Veterinary Care for your New Puppy One of… Read More

Here are some tips for keeping your pets out of danger during the holiday season. AVOID Holiday Food Items That Could Cause Problems For Your Pet Alcoholic beverages , marijuana Chocolate (baker’s, semi-sweet, milk chocolate) Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans) Moldy or spoiled foods Onions, onion powder Fatty foods Salt Yeast dough PLANTS… Read More

Last month five dogs that were attending dog shows in Georgia and 12 dogs in Florida broke with the Influenza virus.  A dog show is a perfect place for an asymptomatic canine influenza-carrying pooch to spread the virus to other dogs.  Hundreds of dogs are in close quarters. One dog sneeze projects secretions up to… Read More

Do you have a dog that jumps on people? Does his unmitigated exuberance at the front door make entry into your home a fearful event for visitors? Let’s talk about how to solve this problem once and for all. Humans encourage dogs to jump on us by petting them, starting in puppyhood, when they stand… Read More

Have you ever heard your dog cough and decided to wait to call the vet and see how it worked out? Coughing is a tricky thing. We don’t go to the doctor every time we have a cough. Sometimes it is the common cold virus or allergy and we have to let it work its… Read More

“Why should I vaccinate my dog against Leptospirosis?” This is a question that is asked in veterinary exam rooms across the country. Conscientious dog owners do not want to over-vaccinate their dogs and above all, they do not want to cause their pet any harm from vaccine side effects. Moreover, some owners are advised by… Read More

My friend Brenda and I were talking about why pets poop in the house. Is it on purpose or not? Veterinary behaviorists explain that pets often defecate in the house because of a metabolic or physical problem. These problems must be resolved before a behavioral issue can be diagnosed. Veterinarians will tell you that pets… Read More

Have you ever made an appointment to go to the vet? Have you dreaded the day when you would have to chase your cat around the house, drag her out from under the bed and stuff her into the dreaded carrier, hopefully with no bloodshed on your part? You are not the only one. Even… Read More