Pet Care Information

Intervertebral Disc Disease: IVDD

Dogs

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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What Should I Look For in a Boarding Facility?

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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Help Your Pet With "The Back to School Blues"

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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Overgrooming In Cats

Cats

Overgrooming in cats is something that a lot of owners discover by accident or it’s found by a veterinarian on a cat’s physical exam much to the owner’s surprise.

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Dog Fleas and Ticks: Get Them Before They Get You!

Dogs

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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What To Pack For Your Dog or Cat's Boarding Stay

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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What Is Leptospirosis And How It Can Affect Your Dog

Dogs

What Is Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a disease that most dog owners have either never heard of or it sounds familiar, but they’re 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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Help! My pet was diagnosed with Canine lymphoma, now what?

Dogs

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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