IT IS NATIONAL PET ID WEEK, EVERYONE! Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will go missing over their lifetime? Without ID, 90% of pets do not come home. So, what are some ways to help identify your pet, if they go missing? This blog will give us an opportunity to think about what [...]
Happy spring, everyone! So, the old "April showers" adage is good for rebirth of flora and fauna, but there are also some important things happening this month that tie in to all those flowers and beauty. April is Heartworm Awareness Month AND Lyme Disease Prevention In Dogs Month, because the organisms that transmit these diseases [...]
Yes, this week is International Scoop The Poop Week! Some may question the importance of this week. Aside from being a smelly fly attractant, dog and cat feces can pose a human health risk, and serve as a reservoir for disease and parasite infestation. Pet waste is considered a Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) which produces [...]
Outreach, community service, and local involvement... Recently, a client asked me if we were involved in any of these activities, and if we could share some information on our participation through our blog. These topics are not discussed frequently in our office, as they have become so integrated into our daily lives here at our [...]
Where is the safest place for your pet? When asking myself this same question, my immediate answer was, "My house, duh." While this response isn't totally false, our houses, which are home to our family members, two- and four-legged alike, are also home to a myriad of hidden hazards. Check out the lists below, and [...]
As the weather is warming up here in the South, we are all anxious to get out and reconnect with our local parks and beaches. If you are like me, that includes bringing along your pet. Warmer temperatures have also brought out plants and animals that can impact your pet's health, if they are allowed [...]
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What's in the water? Not all pets are good candidates for oral pet surgery, nor do they all like to chew. This is why several options exist for complementary oral health plan. For example water additives can be used in conjunction with any and all methods of oral hygiene treatments. Dechra makes the Vetradent water [...]
Choose Chewing for Oral Health So you aren't the best at brushing...well it is also good for your pets to have something to chew on. Not just anything mind you, but true veterinary approved chews that help the oral cavity, and reduce plaque and tartar. This is also a good plan even if you are [...]
Best to Brush Follow along as Dr. Marian Shuler Holladay (DVM, CVA) walks us through the beginnings of teaching your pet to allow teeth brushing. The same principles apply to both cats and dogs. The first step is to pick a tooth cleaning device you are comfortable with. There are finger brushes, wands, or mini [...]
