This episode we talked with Dr. Amy Plankenhorn and learn about how Feline Medicine has evolved and how it is helping veterinarians to provide the best care for your feline friend.
Many of us want to protect our furry family member from any stress, fear or pain especially in new environments such as the veterinary hospital. As cat and dog parents, we feel that we can decrease their stress and make everything better. This is mostly true. Our pets do take comfort from us and we can reduce stress, fear and anxiety at a vet visit. Here are a few other things you can do to help your feline friends.
Halloween is so much fun, and it’s natural to want to try to involve your family pet in all the activity. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that not all Halloween activities are fun or safe for pets. A few simple precautions can keep your spooky celebrations enjoyable for everyone in the family, whether they are two footed or four footed.
Help take the “Spook” out of Spooktacular! Help your pet have a fear free Halloween.
Pet costumes are a big business with pet parents spending more than $440 million on Halloween. But not all pets are as excited about costumes. Here are some great tips from Fear Free Happy Homes on how to introduce your pet to costumes along with alternative ways to celebrate Halloween without costumes.
It may feel alarming to discover your cat is not eating. You may wonder whether your feline friend needs to go to an emergency vet clinic. Here is a list of some common reasons why cats may stop eating, and how to tell if your kitty’s case is an emergency.
You’ve decided it’s time to get a dog. There are many factors to consider when considering a small dogs for young children or apartment living. Though these breeds are small in size, their personalities are larger than life.
One of the most important aspects of health for a dog with diabetes is a consistent diet. In this post, our veterinarians explain dog diabetes and how to plan a diet for a dog with diabetes.
Ultrasounds serve as an invaluable diagnostic tool for veterinarians. By creating amazingly detailed images it improves our veterinarians' ability to make quick and accurate diagnoses. This ability can make the difference between life and death for your pet.
Sometimes a few symptoms that makes your pet seem "off" or 'under the weather" can actually be signs of something bigger. Smitty's mom's observations and quick actions prevented a medical crisis. Smitty could not urinate, he was "blocked". Learn about this medical emergency, what to look for, and what treatment is needed to increase the chance of recovery.