By far, the most important treatment for any overweight arthritic pet is weight loss. Studies in humans have shown a three fold benefit in decreased joint pain for every pound lost. We assume the same would be true for pets. Once pets have developed arthritis it has been shown that… read more →
Cancer is frequently treatable and the early diagnosis that we stressed in last week’s newsletter will aid our veterinarians in delivering the best care possible. Each type of neoplasia requires individualized care. Benign cancers and some of the most common malignant cancers only require careful, wide surgical excision to create… read more →
Like people, pets can develop neoplasia affecting almost any organ or tissue in their body. The signs and symptoms that you may observe vary based on the tissue or organ involved and the severity of the tumor. Call our office if you observe any of the following signs in your… read more →
CANCER IN PETS Today they have a better chance of being successfully treated thanks to advances in early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. A three part weekly series. There are many names used today to describe the abnormal growth of cells in pets. Terms like tumor, mass, nodule, growth, cancer, and… read more →
We never want to imagine a scenario where a pet needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but if you find your pet non-responsive without a pulse, knowing how to jump in and help can make the critical difference. The goal of CPR is to provide blood flow and oxygen to the brain… read more →
How many of us have purchased an expensive carpeted climbing tree for our cat, only to discover that Kitty’s favorite hide out is still the empty Amazon box from yesterday’s delivery? A Reader’s Digest article I read in my doctor’s office offered some explanations for this feline fascination. There’s the… read more →
Tips on making it easier to get your cat to the Vet. Many cats are fearful of carriers, car rides and vet visits which can make it difficult for owners to decide to bring their cats in for wellness exams and routine care, and may delay an exam for an… read more →
Even though I have mentioned that rabbits are a great apartment pet, they do require some space to exercise in an indoor pen. You will need bedding that must be cleaned daily and kept dry, and there will be hay spread around the pen by the bunnies. Some type of… read more →
In the US, we think of “exotic” pets as any animal other than a dog or cat. Rabbits, birds, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, hedgehogs, mice, rats, etc. are lumped together as exotics. The rabbit is the third most popular pet in the US, with an estimated 4-7… read more →
An increasingly common question brought up by our clients is about vaccines and if they are necessary for their pets. Providing accurate client information is one of my most enjoyable tasks. If we look at the disease Canine Leptospirosis and the annual preventative vaccination, I can hopefully put things in… read more →