Summer can be hard on any dog, but it can be especially challenging for flat-faced breeds like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, and Boxers. These dogs are often full of personality and eager to be part of family activities, like cookouts, camping, and days on the water, but warm weather can...
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Bad breath in pets is easy to joke about, but it is not something to ignore. In many dogs and cats, ongoing bad breath can be one of the first signs that bacteria, plaque, and inflammation are affecting the gums and the structures that support the teeth.
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It can be surprisingly hard to tell whether a pet is at a healthy weight just by looking at the number on the scale. A 10-pound cat may be overweight, underweight, or just right depending on their frame. The same is true for dogs, where breed, build, age, and muscle all change what a healthy weight looks like.
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Leptospirosis is a dangerous infection that can spread from dogs to humans. This disease is caused by the Leptospira bacterial species. It is found worldwide and is considered zoonotic, which means it can spread from animals to humans. According to the CDC, each year, there are around 1 million confirmed cases of leptospirosis j...
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Adding a pet to the family can be a wonderful experience for children, but the best choice is not always the cutest or the easiest pet to buy. For families with younger kids, the right pet is usually one that fits the householdâs space, schedule, budget, and supervision level. Temperament matters, but so do handling needs, enric...
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Bee and wasp stings are common warm-weather problems for pets, especially curious dogs and cats that chase, swat, or investigate flying insects. A dog stung by a bee may yelp, paw at the face, or suddenly start limping if the sting happened on a paw. A cat bee sting can look similar, although cats are often harder to read and ma...
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Lyme Disease Prevention Month: Lyme Risk Is Growing in Ohio Pets As temperatures rise and pets spend more time outdoors, tick exposure becomes a serious concern across Ohio. The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)Â reports that Lyme disease risk in dogs continues to expand westward and southward beyond historically high-ri...
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Chewing gum, mints, peanut butter, candy, cough drops, ice cream, and baked treats...all things commonly found in our homes. These are not usually on a list of deadly items for your dog unless one ingredient swap occurs. Did you know these products, among many others, sometimes contain a sugar substitute? Xylitol, also known as ...
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Periodontal disease is one of the most common health issues seen in both dogs and cats. In fact, studies show that up to 80â90% of dogs over the age of three and a majority of cats over four years old have some level of dental disease. Even more surprising is that many pets show little to no obvious signs in the early stages.
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When your veterinarian recommends bloodwork or a urine test, it is natural to wonder if it is really necessary, especially if your pet seems healthy. The reality is that these tests provide valuable insight into your petâs health that cannot be seen during a physical exam alone.
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