December abounds with holiday celebrations, but nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep your winter holiday season from becoming not-so-happy – for your pet and for you. Plan in Advance Make sure you know how to get to your… read more →
Bad breath, or halitosis, occurs commonly in dogs and cats. The most common cause is a build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth that can be remedied by a dental cleaning and polishing followed by regular dental care by the owner. However, some pets can have their teeth… read more →
Our back yard is mulched, shaded, and loaded with ferns -the perfect place for spring and fall mushrooms to flourish. I gave up on growing grass long ago and I love the woodsy look, but am always concerned because my Labrador loves to find and try to eat the variety… read more →
Diabetes Mellitus is a manageable condition in dogs, cats and rabbits that requires committed care and a close partnership between our Clients and our Veterinarians. Diabetes is a disease of people and animals in which insulin hormone produced in the pancreas is deficient or not well utilized by cells in… read more →
We would like to notify our clients whose pets are on a prescription diet made by IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA that in the beginning of 2017, the IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA products will be discontinued in the United States and Canada. Thankfully, ROYAL CANIN will offer nutritional choices in their place. You… read more →
Revised First Aid Guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association and PSVC – Part 2 of 2
IF YOUR PET IS POISONED If you know or suspect your pet has consumed something that may be harmful, call your veterinarian, emergency veterinary clinic or the Animal Poison Control Center (888.426.4435 – available 365 days/year, 24 hours/day; a consultation fee applies) immediately. If possible, have the following information available:… read more →
Revised First Aid Guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association and PSVC – Part 1 of 2
ALWAYS REMEMBER that any first aid administered to your pet should be followed by immediate veterinary care. First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet’s life until he/she receives veterinary treatment. FOR YOUR SAFETY If your pet is injured, he/she is likely… read more →
1Don’t feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum); After Halloween trick-or-treat is over, go outside and police your yard and sidewalk for stray pieces of candy before letting your pet outside. 2Make sure your pet… read more →
Before we discuss dental care, I want to announce that this week is National Veterinary Technicians’ Week. This week, and every week, at PSVC we celebrate and appreciate all the dedication, skill and expertise, compassionate patient care, and informative client communication provided by our hard working Veterinary Technicians and Assistants.… read more →
When the disease was first discovered in 1986 we thought that this second viral disease to cause suppression of the feline immune system (Feline Leukemia Virus, FeLV, was discovered in 1964) was going to explain many severe, untreatable disease symptoms in cats who were leukemia test negative. Associations between FIV… read more →