Just like people, advances in medicine mean our canine and feline companions are living longer than ever before. As they age, different issues may arise. Older companion animals Being one…

Just like people, cats and dogs as they age experience changes to their joints. Over time cartilage wears down and can no longer pad the bones associated with the joint…

As our feline and canine pets live longer, we are seeing the conditions that arise from a long, happy life with its wears and tears on the body, much as…

New Years can be fun for people - get togethers, spirits, food and fireworks! Great for us, yes. For our cat and dog companions, often less so. Many dogs and…

Many pet owners have heard of a new respiratory infection that has recently been found in a few states this year. The new infection is still of unknown etiology. It…

The mouth isn't the cleanest place to be in any individual. Over time, food and other materials eaten by our companion animals get stuck in between the teeth and leave…

Cats more so than dogs are prone to kidney failure as they age. Often issues are noted after 10 years of age but in some cases are seen earlier -…

Not all dogs and cats are the same. Some patients are comfortable and happy inside and outside their home and on visits to new places including the veterinarian. Other pets…

Just like people, cats and dogs can get allergies, too. They can be broken down into environmental allergies, food allergies and allergies to flea bites, which is especially common in…

The virus known as Parvovirus often seen in young, unvaccinated puppies originated from a cat virus that causes the feline infection Panleukopenia. Illustration of the virus While the two viruses…