How to Travel with Your Cat
At some point, you may need or want to travel somewhere with your cat. This can be a stressful thought but there are things you can do beforehand to reduce the stress of travel for both you and your feline friend. Getting Ready: The type of perpetration needed depends on your cat and the type of travel […]
Hemp Oil – Should We Be Using It In Dogs?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has been used without any formal FDA approval or consistent dosage information for several years in dogs. More research is needed to shine a light on dose information and what conditions are best treated with CBD. Thus far, results of arthritis treated with CBD seem promising, although most studies used higher dosages […]
CBD – Should We Be Using It In Dogs?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has been used without any formal FDA approval or consistent dosage information for several years in dogs. More research is needed to shine a light on dose information and what conditions are best treated with CBD. Thus far, results of arthritis treated with CBD seem promising, although most studies used higher dosages […]
Leptospirosis Infection in Dogs
About the Organism Leptospira organisms are spiral-shaped bacteria in a group called spirochetes. There are several species of leptospires, but the ones that cause disease have been grouped into one particular species called Leptospira interrogans sensu lato. Species have been classified into sub-species called serovars. Over 250 serovars have been found with 10 being important for pets. […]
Leptospirosis Infection in Dogs
About the Organism Leptospira organisms are spiral-shaped bacteria in a group called spirochetes. There are several species of leptospires, but the ones that cause disease have been grouped into one particular species called Leptospira interrogans sensu lato. Species have been classified into sub-species called serovars. Over 250 serovars have been found with 10 being important for pets. […]
Making Veterinary Visits More Fun for Pets
Fear and anxiety during visits to your veterinarian may be a normal reaction for pets. No one, including people, like to be examined and potentially have treatments performed in a new environment. Unlike people, your animal companion doesn’t know why he or she is at the veterinarian and that what is being done is for […]
Wound Management for Pets
Injuries to pets can come from a variety of sources – a nail, a stick, glass, another animal bite and more. When a wound occurs, healing has many paths that your veterinarian can take, but you only have one thing to worry about – get your pet to the veterinarian if you know there is […]
Anal Gland Cancer in Dogs
We’ve all seen that awkward moment when your dog scoots their rear across your carpet. The most common reason is their anal glands were full. Humans have anal glands but so small that most people don’t even know they exist. But they are much larger and more prone to filling up and clogging in dogs […]
Feline Manx Syndrome (Issues associated with short tail breeding)
Manx syndrome encompasses a number of issues involving the function of the hind legs, urinary bladder, and colon of a tailless cat. In affected cats, the spine and spinal cord are shortened because the last few vertebrae and spinal segments have not developed normally, which can occur as an ‘accident’ when breeding for a very […]
Dexamethasone Use in Companion Animals
This medication is available as an injectable from your veterinarian, an oral solution and oral . It also comes in eye drop formulations. Uses of this Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is a member of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. It is a steroid similar to prednisone in its actions. This class, unlike the anabolic steroids used by […]