Health Tips

HEAD: Don’t Let Your Pet Go to Pot You’ve probably heard about marijuana-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products as a cure or aid for many conditions in both humans and pets, and we get lots of questions about them at our clinic. In fact, the first official, independently-funded study of the effects of marijuana and cannabis products […]

HEAD:  Why Your Senior Pet Should See the Vet It can be hard to admit when we see the signs of old age in our animal companions, but the fact is that most dogs are considered seniors when they hit seven, cats around nine. Pets age much more rapidly than humans, which means diseases and […]

If you have a senior pet, you know the joys of having a longtime, faithful companion. But you also know that keeping your canine or feline friend healthy and comfortable takes a bit more effort. To ensure your senior pet’s well-being, XXXXX encourages you to bring your pet in for exams and blood tests twice […]

HEAD: Caring for Senior Pets As our pets age, their bodies and behaviors often change. Owners often assume that these changes are just signs of aging, but that isn’t always the case. For example, diseases like arthritis, dental disease and obesity can cause changes in movement, eating habits, weight and general alertness. To ensure that […]

HEAD: Solving Behavioral Issues: Problematic Barking Excessive barking is a common behavioral problem in dogs. While dogs need to bark in certain situations—if they suspect danger, for example, they may bark to warn you, which is incredibly useful—you certainly don’t want your dog barking your ear off all hours of the day. Some dogs bark […]

HEAD: Preventative Health Care For Birds Birds make wonderful, fascinating companions—but they do require consistent care to keep them happy and healthy. The single most important thing you can do to maintain your avian friend’s health is to make sure you keep up with regular veterinary exams. While twice per year is optimal, at minimum they […]

HEAD: Is Your Cat Overdue for a Vet Visit? According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners, 83% of cats visit the vet at least once in their first year with their owners. However, over half of them never return to the vet in subsequent years. While it’s true that cats are often low-maintenance pets […]

HEAD: Where There’s Smell, There’s… If you or your pet has ever tangled with the wrong end of a skunk, you know it’s not pleasant. But skunks are a hazard for more reasons than the odor: some carry rabies and leptospirosis as well. Here are some tips for protecting your pet from the big stink—or […]

HEAD: Treating Skin Allergies If your pet is always itching, licking her feet or chewing on her coat, or if she has a dull coat or flaky skin, there’s a good chance she has skin allergies. Skin allergies are often caused by flea allergies, food allergies and environmental allergies, and to treat skin allergies, you […]

HEAD: 4 Reasons Why Your Indoor Cat Needs Wellness Exams Many owners of indoor cats think they only need to see a vet when vaccinations are due. However, annual wellness exams are vital for your cat’s health. Here are four (non-vaccine) reasons why: Cats are masters at hiding pain and illness. Kidney disease, diabetes, and […]