Category: Veterinary Office Visits
Posted on October 4, 2015
Five Predictors of Canine Obesity
Did you know that October 7th is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day? I wonder why Hallmark hasn’t caught on to this official “pet problem awareness” date. Just imagine the creative and comical cards they could create! You likely… Read More
Updated on September 6, 2015
Eight Tips for Keeping Your Dog Free of Tick-Borne Diseases
Ticks are such annoying little creatures, but far more significant than the nuisance factor is their ability to spread disease. Ticks that embed in a dog’s skin can transmit a variety of serious and even life threatening infectious… Read More
Posted on August 16, 2015
Ten Tips for Managing Your Senior Pet’s Medications
Has your tabby transitioned into his teens? Is the hair on your retriever’s muzzle now a lovely shade of gray? If so, it’s likely that some medical issues have accompanied your pet’s aging process. Examples include: Osteoarthritis Heart… Read More
Posted on August 2, 2015
When is Panting Abnormal?
When we observe a dog who is panting, we tend to take it for granted because this behavior is so darned normal. But, is it always normal? While most panting occurs as a means of counteracting overheating (the… Read More
Updated on July 19, 2015
Long-Term Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Medication for Treatment of Canine Arthritis
Just like people, many dogs develop age-related arthritis. Symptoms are far more common in larger breeds. Not only are the big dogs more predisposed to arthritis, their joint pain is intensified because of the extra weight they carry…. Read More
Posted on July 13, 2015
Five Important Things to Know About Feline Heartworm Disease
If you think dogs are the only ones who get heartworm disease, I invite you to reconsider. Although dogs are the more natural host for this disease, cats are also susceptible to heartworm infection. It is estimated that,… Read More
Updated on June 5, 2015
Five Things Veterinarians Love About Poop Samples
Wouldn’t it be grand if our pets didn’t have to poop? There would be no litter boxes to clean, no carrying plastic bags laden with feces when walking the dog, and no inadvertently stepping in a fresh pile… Read More
Posted on April 18, 2015
Midwest Canine Influenza Outbreak: A New Virus Within the United States
If you keep tabs on dog-related news, you’re probably already aware of the recent outbreak of canine influenza in the Midwest. Chicago appears to be at the epicenter of the epidemic. The first dogs affected by this virus… Read More
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