Don’t replace regular visits to the vet with vaccination clinics
By Christie Long Lately, it seems that lots of organizations and even retail stores are offering vaccination clinics for pets. Owners can bring their dogs or cats to these clinics, and quickly and inexpensively get them vaccinated against the routine diseases that pets are at risk of contracting. Most of us lead busy lives and… Read the rest »
Dehydration can be dangerous for your dog
By Karen A. Soukiasian Approximately sixty percent of your dog’s body is water! That’s more or less six pounds of liquid for every 10 pounds of dog! Even though dogs don’t “sweat” as we do, dehydration can be a serious problem. It is your responsibility to make sure your dog is drinking enough! Dogs are… Read the rest »
Lawn chemicals pose threat to your dog’s health
By Karen A. Soukiasian Each year, thousands of pets die of canine carcinomas and/or liver and kidney failure. It is usually chalked up to “cause unknown.” Granted certain breeds such as the Scottie are predisposed to bladder cancer or transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), but how many other dogs and cats are exposed to lawns treated… Read the rest »
Healthy dog: identify why your dog is limping
By Karen A. Soukiasian At some point in your dog’s life, they will limp. Our first reaction is to either brush it off, or panic! One or two explanations don’t require following up with your vet. However, there could be a serious reason for your dog’s condition. Watch for when your dog: ยท bobs their… Read the rest »
Protect your dog’s skin
By Nancy Cope Skin health issues among dogs are among the most common problems encountered by owners and, in many instances, the most complicated to treat. These canine skin disorders vary in severity, frequency and duration from acute issues requiring little to no care beyond proper hygiene to chronic problems requiring lifetime treatment involving topical,… Read the rest »
