May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Click HERE to read Dr. Goodman's new blog to learn more.
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a disease that can affect any creature with a spine. In small animal veterinary medicine, it is commonly seen in dogs with long backs such as the Dachshund, Corgi, Beagle, and Basset Hound. The back is divided into three regions: cervical (neck region), thoracic (over the rib cage), and lumb...
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Help Your Pet Get Gold Star Behavior When You Head Back To School Summer Vacation is starting to come to an end. Your house may be bustling with back-to-school energy, and your pets will notice. They may not know exactly what you are preparing for, but they feel the change coming. Not only are you learning a new schedule as you...
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Ready to Board Your Dog or Cat? How Do I Choose a Boarding Facility For My Dog or Cat? Where you choose to leave your dog or cat while you are out of town is an important decision. Your pet is family and you have to feel comfortable that your dog, cat, guinea pig, bearded dragon, macaw or rabbit will enjoy a unique, individual...
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Overgrooming in cats is something that a lot of owners discover by accident or itโs found by a veterinarian on a catโs physical exam much to the ownerโs surprise.
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How Do I Know If My Dog Has Fleas? Most dogs will be extremely uncomfortable if they have fleas, and they will scratch and itch excessively. If you look at their hair coat closely, you may notice a black sand-like matter scattered through their hair, which is flea dirt or, stated bluntly, flea poop. Although some pet owners man...
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Your Dog or Cat is Headed Out for an Adventure!!! So, you have finally decided it is time for some alone time, but what do you send so your dog or cat is comfy during their boarding stay? The answer depends on the boarding facility you choose, but the number one answer is Pack Their Own FOOD!!! This simple step, packed in bagg...
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We often hear of the obesity epidemic plaguing the U.S., and unfortunately, the issue extends beyond humans. According to the American Kennel Club, 56 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, and fueling this canine health issue is the fact that many dog owners donโt even realize their pet is overweight.
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Cats are creatures of habit, which means a behavior change is likely to be noticed by their owner fairly quickly. Unfortunately, cats are stoic animals that go to great lengths to hide illness; therefore, a noticeable behavior change can indicate that a disease has progressed to an advanced stage.
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What Is Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a disease that most dog owners have either never heard of or it sounds familiar, but theyโre not really sure what it is. Leptospirosis is a bacterial organism that can cause liver and kidney failure in dogs and can be contracted by humans. Leptospira is most commonly found in wet environme...
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Lymphoma is a type of cancer that can affect dogs of any age. It is estimated that it makes up about 24% of all canine cancers. Golden Retrievers, Saint Bernards, Boxers, Scottish Terriers, Basset Hounds, and Mastiffs tend to be more prone to canine lymphoma, but it can affect any breed. Dogs that are immunocompromised with othe...
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