Health Tips

Simply explained, stem cells are the body’s own repair cells. There are many adult stem cells in fat tissue, however they are dormant. A stem cell procedure allows your veterinarian to isolate stem cells from your pet’s own fat tissue, activate them and re-inject them directly into the damaged areas, all in one visit. The […]

History and Biology: Rabbits can make wonderful pets. They are curious, independent and can be socialized to enjoy interaction with their owners and other pets in the household. Today, many breeds of rabbits are recognized, with variable coats, ear length and size and body conformation. Historically, rabbits have been bred for fur, meat and pets. […]

HEAD: Is Your Pet Vaccinated Against Rabies? Rabies is an RNA virus of the rhabdovirus family and is a viral infection that is spread mainly from the bite of an infected animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system and is 100 percent fatal to dogs and cats—there is no treatment available. Common carriers […]

HEAD: Plan Ahead for a Healthy Pet! At XXXX, we believe in pet insurance—we’ve seen it help families take better care of their animal companions and afford life-saving procedures for their pets. There are many health insurance and wellness plans options, and we suggest you do some research before choosing a plan for your pet. […]

HEAD: Stop the begging! Sad puppy eyes are often difficult to ignore around the dinner table, but don’t be fooled—begging is a pesky behavior and many of the things we eat can cause health problems for our pets if ingested. Here are some tactics to employ when you’re faced with those woeful, begging, hopeful puppy […]

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers have been used to help human patients for decades, and we’re excited to offer this adjunct therapy to our animal patients. This therapy involves placing your pet in an airtight chamber and raising the atmospheric pressure and oxygen level so that oxygen is dissolved in the blood and delivered to […]

HEAD: Why Your Vet is Out for Blood If you’ve ever brought your pet in for a routine check-up or illness, chances are the veterinarian has wanted to start with “blood work”, also known as a blood screening or blood panel. That’s because just like in humans, the cells and chemicals present in your pet’s […]

HEAD: Bringing Your Pup to the Beach? Make Sure They’re Safe! Most dogs love going to the beach, but make sure they stay safe when they’re catching waves! Here are some tips for keeping pets safe at the beach. Keep your pet from drinking seawater! It can quickly cause vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Bring a […]

HEAD: Lowering Cats’ Stress While Moving Cats can get very disoriented and stressed when they are taken out of their familiar home environments. These tips can help make your cat’s move as smooth as possible: Keep his routine the same. Your schedule might get a little frantic while you’re packing and preparing to move, but […]

HEAD: Always Be Prepared—Just In Case! We often can’t predict emergencies, but we can plan for them, just in case! With winter weather headed our way soon enough, now is the perfect time to make sure you and your whole family, including your pets, is ready for anything that could come your way. Here are […]