Chiropractic care is often associated with pain relief and mobility issues, but its benefits extend far beyond that, especially for cats. While many feline patients may not show obvious symptoms like limping or stiffness, chiropractic adjustments can improve overall wellness through the regulation of neurologic function and orga...
The Fourth of July is a holiday filled with backyard BBQ feasts accented by a colorful array of firework explosions enjoyed by many. However, dogs with noise aversion to fireworks and thunderstorms ruin this American pastime. Waking up at 2 a.m. to an 80-lb dog on your chest, hyperventilating from a loud noise, is undesirable to...
While a dog having a run-in with a porcupine and coming home covered in quills may sound like a rare occurrence that the average owner doesn’t need to worry about, it’s unfortunately an accident that we see frequently at the clinic.
It’s an unavoidable fact of pet ownership that at some point in time, your dog is going to eat something they shouldn’t. Whether it's a grape that fell off the counter, a toxic plant on the table, or some questionable item they scooped off the sidewalk before you could react, there will come a moment when you're searching online...
Whether we as owners like it or not, thunderstorms can truly be terrifying for dogs. The loud echoes of thunder, sporadic flashes of lightning, and variable shifts in barometric pressure can be enough to send any anxious dog into a state of panic.
When people think of chiropractic care for dogs, it’s natural to assume it’s just about easing an older dog’s back pain and helping with mobility issues. The fact is, Chiropractic goes way beyond pain relief and mobility issues. It is actually a very powerful, whole-body modality that impacts all body systems and supports overal...
Vaccinations are an essential part of veterinary medicine that keep our cats and dogs protected against potentially fatal but preventable diseases. However, research has shown that pet owners are more likely to keep up with yearly vet visits for dogs than cats, creating the opportunity for cats to be vaccinated less often than t...
If your dog has ever had a sudden bout of diarrhea after a trip to the park or a swim in your local lake, Giardia may be something your veterinarian brings up during your vet visit. Despite being tiny and invisible to the naked eye, this protozoan parasite is actually one of the most common causes of intestinal upset in dogs.
If you've ever tried to train your dog and thought, “There has to be a better way than constant correction,” you’re not alone. Many dog owners have been embracing different training techniques that focus on building trust and rewarding good behavior rather than punishing mistakes, like positive reinforcement.
While many people enjoy stormy weather and the booms of thunder and flashes of lightning that thunderstorms bring, the same can’t always be said for our canine companions. If you have a dog that runs and hides or stays glued to your side the moment the weather starts to turn ugly, you may be dealing with a dog with a thunderstor...