May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Click HERE to read Dr. Goodman's new blog to learn more.
As veterinarians, one of the most common concerns we hear from animal owners is how to protect their furry friends from fleas and ticks. These parasites not only cause discomfort and itching, but they can also transmit diseases and infest your home. Without proper treatment, they can make your four-legged family members (and oth...
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Anyone who has been blessed with a pet that has made it into the golden years of life knows that as time progresses, things can become more difficult for our beloved furry friends. One thing that some dog owners may see with their dog is a disease called degenerative myelopathy.
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While owning a dog means plenty of cuddles, playtime, and neighborhood walks, it also comes with immense responsibility. From staying up-to-date on vaccines and clipping nails to brushing teeth and grooming, they require regular care to ensure good health and happiness. Cleaning your dogโs ears is one task that falls under the n...
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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)ย 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?ย 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 80โ90% 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 petโs health that cannot be seen during a physical exam alone.
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Digestive upset is one of the most common reasons dogs and cats come in for veterinary care, so it is not surprising that many pet owners ask about probiotics for dogs and probiotics for cats. These supplements are often marketed as an easy way to support the gut, but the real answer to what they do and how they affect pets is a...
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Separation anxiety in dogs is more than โbad behaviorโ or acting out while you're away. A dog with separation anxiety is showing distress when left alone, and that distress can show up as barking, pacing, destructive chewing, house-soiling, drooling, or frantic attempts to escape. For many families, it is frustrating and heartbr...
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Spring and Summer present ever-changing weather patterns. This brings beautiful flowers but also emerging parasites and threatening storms. Situations that we may not anticipate at other times of the year can prove to be a big challenge. Let's define our Spring/Summer tips to make sure you are thinking ahead and prepared to take...
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