Hearing loss is a common complaint that I hear from pet owners everyday, especially as dogs and cats grow older. Many pets begin to lose hearing between ages 11 to 14, and it is often a gradual loss with pets having good hearing days and bad hearing days. The most… read more →
I’ve had several clients recently lamenting over their cats waking them up in the middle of the night to be fed, especially cats who might be undergoing a gradual weight loss program. Owners try closing the bedroom door, but that just results in cats crying and scratching, which keeps them… read more →
I’ve often wondered why my three year old Labrador, Reese, creates such a puddle around the water bowl and then invariably feels she needs to put her wet chin on my lap for an ear scratch. Scientists have now determined that the ga-lunk, ga-lunk splashing has some hidden precision in… read more →
Noise is a major anxiety trigger for pets during car travel. Here are a few suggestions to help reduce your pet’s stress. What pets hear on their car ride influences their anxiety level before they ever enter our Clinic. You may not be able to avoid some car noises, such… read more →
In previous PSVC Newsletters we have discussed that petting cats is healthy for humans, both lowering blood pressure and relieving stress. Now a new study shows that cuddling cats is a health booster for our felines, as well. Cats in a shelter who appeared well adjusted and content were randomly… read more →
We’ve had GPS tracking collars for pets for a number of years, but a Star Trekesque collar to check your pet’s temperature for fever, monitor pulse and respiration rate, and even asses for pain has been developed by PetPace in Massachusetts and I4C Innovations in Virginia. Both collars will even… read more →
Many of our clients have trained their dogs, had them certified as Therapy Dogs, then visit hospitals, nursing homes, counseling centers, and schools every week. I see their dogs once a year for required examination, vaccination, parasite testing, and to hear their handler’s stories of the joy that their trained… read more →