It might surprise you to learn that millions of pets each year end up needing a growth, lump, or bump removed. In many cases, these pets undergo traditional surgery with anesthesia, but there could be another way. It’s called cryosurgery, and it uses extreme cold to safely destroy unwanted tissue.
Water is vital to a cat's health and well-being – it makes up about 60-70% of a cat's body composition, after all. Water and electrolytes play crucial roles in all of a cat's bodily systems and make sure everything from circulation to digestion runs smoothly. But, despite the importance of healthy water intake, many house cats a...
When owners have concerns about their dog and the temperature outside, they’re usually thinking of the dangers of heat exhaustion or overheating. But in the summer months — or year around in areas with regularly warm climates — there are other heat-related dangers that owners should be cognizant of, including paw burns and blist...
If you have ever looked at your dog and wondered what they are thinking or feeling, you are not alone. For many of us, our dogs are our best friends and important members of our family, so it’s only natural that we’re curious about how they’re feeling.
While they can’t speak our language, dogs communicate through body language...
When the weather heats up, many people are excited to spend more time outside with their dogs, running, hiking, walking around the neighborhood, or playing by the water.
Let's be honest; no one likes getting shots. But vaccinations – for both people and pets – are more than just a checklist item during your annual physical and are essential for both protecting us and our pets from preventable diseases and setting a better standard of personal and public health.
Do you have a dog that loves swimming, splashing in puddles, or jumping into any pit of mud that they can find? In addition to leaving you with a whole lot of cleanup, these activities could also be putting your dog at risk for a serious – and potentially life-threatening – illness known as Leptospirosis.
Your cat may seem like it’s in purr-fect health, but did you know that cats are experts at hiding pain, discomfort, and other health problems? Thankfully, regular cat wellness exams present a perfect opportunity for veterinarians to review your cat’s overall health condition and catch any sneaky issues early on.
For most cat owners, the temperatures outside aren’t often a cause for concern – after all, most cats spend all of their time inside and are rarely exposed to the elements. But for those owners who have cats that like to spend some time outdoors or take care of strays that live fully outside, the heat in the spring and summer mo...
If your dog won’t stop licking their paws or their feet seem red and irritated after time outside, you’re not alone. Grass allergies are one of the most common allergy challenges pet parents face and cases are on the rise. In fact, over the past 10 years, there has been a 30.7% increase in environmental allergy cases in dogs, ac...