Health Tips

HEAD: The Dirt on Ear Infections An ear infection (otitis externa) is one of the most frequently diagnosed medical conditions in dogs—especially those with floppy ears. Signs of an ear infection can include scratching at the ears, head shaking, ears that are red and/or painful to the touch, an unpleasant smell or a dirty discharge […]

Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes aren’t just a summer problem–warming temperatures mean year-round prevention is key to making sure your pet is protected from these pests or the diseases they may carry. Don’t overlook the problems they can cause: Fleas often trigger dermatitis, tapeworm and hot spots; one tick bite can transmit numerous dangerous diseases and […]

HEAD: How Old is Your Pet, Really? Waiting one year between wellness exams and screenings isn’t usually a big deal for humans. We age relatively slowly, so it often takes a while for disease processes and ailments to set in and present themselves. Animals age rather rapidly, though, so a year is a long time […]

HEAD: Benefits of Acupuncture Acupuncture is a great treatment option for many ailments because of its ability to boost healing. By stimulating blood flow, it works to balance the entire body. Plus, it’s a very safe and convenient outpatient procedure that does not require any kind of sedation. So many conditions can benefit from acupuncture, […]

HEAD: Now Offering Cytopoint, a New Allergy Treatment for Dogs If your dog keeps you up all night itching and scratching, consider Cytopoint, a new injectable treatment from Zoetis for atopic dermatitis. Cytopoint hones in on itch-inducing substances in the cells, reducing the temptation to itch, and each treatment offers up to 8 weeks of […]

HEAD: Rattlesnake Season is Here As we enter summer and you spend more time outdoors with your pets, remember to look out for rattlesnakes. Like all cold-blooded animals, rattlesnakes are more active in the hotter seasons. They love to bask in the sun, so there’s a good chance you’ll come across one when hiking, camping […]

HEAD: Protect Your Dog from Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is transmitted through direct contact with contaminated urine, water or soil. The bacteria can survive in water or moist soil for a long time, sometimes for many months, and infected dogs can continue to shed bacteria in their urine for years. Some dogs are at a higher risk […]

HEAD: Keep Your Pets Foxtail-Free Foxtails pose a substantial threat to your pet’s health. The barbed ends—the plant’s seeds—can lodge into the skin very easily, and since our pets’ bodies can’t break down these seeds, the needle-like barbs can cause serious infections and health complications. To prevent foxtail problems: Keep your pets out of tall […]

HEAD: Tips for Keeping Indoor Cats Healthy Indoor cats tend to live longer than outdoor cats since they’re less likely to encounter dangerous wildlife and the diseases that pests and wild animals can pass along. However, indoor cats are more likely to be obese, as they generally have more sedentary lifestyles, and obesity can lead […]

HEAD: If Your Dog Walks You, Try These Tips One of the most common training problems dog owners encounter is a dog that pulls on the leash, dragging you around trees, down the block, to towards whatever that curious canine nose finds interesting. Here are some tips to help you get that pulling pooch under […]