February 20, 2025
Vaccines are an important part of keeping our pets healthy. Puppies and dogs need vaccines to protect themselves from different diseases. Although they may get some antibodies from their mother, these antibodies wear off as your dog gets older. This is why vaccines are important. As an adult dog, you may be able to obtain…
January 30, 2025
This time of year we are all starting to feel a bit of Cabin Fever, including our pets! So how do you keep your dog or cat entertained when it is too cold and icy to be outdoors? Here are some tips to help you and your pets avoid the winter doldrums. You can also…
December 20, 2024
Our pets’ paws are generally pretty tough. Think about the things they do & surfaces they walk or run on without wearing shoes or protection for their feet! However, there are times when our pets can injure their paws. Injuries can include broken nails, pad wounds, or even broken toes. Broken nails can happen in…
November 25, 2024
The pancreas is a glandular organ that lies along the first portion of the small intestine. It has two main jobs: secrete enzymes that aid in digestion and produce insulin and glucagon (hormones that regulate how ingested nutrients are used). Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, digestive enzymes normally stored…
October 24, 2024
Watching our pets grow older & develop different diseases can be challenging. One disease we can see in our pets is Cognitive Dysfunction. This is very similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people. If a pet has cognitive dysfunction then their behavior can gradually decline & they will exhibit different senile changes. This typically occurs in…