Healthy Paws Blog
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DVM Blog Post - Coughing Cats
Just imagine, hanging with your perfect feline friend, when suddenly a weird nose that has never been heard comes out of them. Was it a hairball? How about a sneeze? An object stuck in their throat? How about a cough!
DVM Blog Post - Feline Diabetes Management
Diabetes mellitus is a familiar term to most people as it afflicts many humans. It can also be an endocrine disorder that affects dogs and cats. It is caused by a deficiency of insulin, which interrupts the normal metabolism of blood glucose (aka sugar).
DVM Blog Post - CAC in the Community
Clarendon Animal Care is exceptionally fortunate to be located in such a pet-friendly and focused community and to have such outstanding animal shelter and rescue organizations as partners - it truly makes our lives easier and even more rewarding on a regular basis!
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a relatively common condition that can affect middle age to older cats. It typically occurs due to overproduction of thyroid hormone.
Itchy Beginnings
A new season sometimes brings a new (or recurrent) arrival of a head shake or a persistent scratch. These can be so frustrating to deal with!
Keeping the Pancreas Peppy During the Holiday Season
The holidays are once again right around the corner, which means it will soon be time for a lot of gatherings filled with food, fun, and pets if they’re excited to meet new people!
Cytology vs. Histopathology
Dogs and cats grow new lumps or bumps pretty commonly – what are we supposed to do about them? It’s absolutely reasonable to ask your veterinarian to take a peek and make recommendations.
Fleas Love Fall
We’ve discussed fleas before, but it’s a topic that never gets old and as fall tends to be when we see a spike in fleas it’s a good time to revisit.
Feeding the Felines
Obesity is one of the number one health issues we see in our feline patients, so we wanted to share a few resources, tips, and tricks.
Hypertension (aka High Blood Pressure)
Science has long shown that pet ownership can reduce our stress, boost our moods, and even lower our blood pressure. However, hypertension is a two-way street - how can we in turn help manage our own pet’s blood pressure, and why is this important?
The Advent of Veterinary Urgent Care Hospitals
One of the newest trends in the veterinary field has been that of urgent care services and stand-alone facilities. While general practitioner veterinarians are typically well-equipped to handle the full range of veterinary care - the pandemic pet boom has forced a change in this workflow.
Heartworm Disease 101
Heartworm disease is caused by a nematode parasite Dirofilaria immitis. This parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes, and makes its home in the pulmonary artery (blood vessel going from the heart to the lungs) and the right atrium (chamber of the heart).
Baby Teeth Problems: Why does my dog require a surgical extraction if baby teeth are meant to fall out?
Baby Teeth Problems: Why does my dog require a surgical extraction if baby teeth are meant to fall out?
Routine Fecal Testing
Believe it or not, there’s a week coming up in April honoring “National Scoop the Poop Week,” from April 23-29, 2023. While this may seem a bit humorous, unscooped dog waste is no laughing matter.
Common Household Toxins
There are many resources available covering potential household toxins, but we wanted to elaborate on several of these potentially lesser-known items of concern.
August 2022 Newsletter
With summer travels upon us, many of us are left wondering how best to care for our pets while we’re out of town; whether to bring them along, leave them at home, or to board them - the decision can be hard to make!
Cats Need Exercise Too!
Did you know that household cats, especially those who live exclusively indoors, have little to do and can easily become bored? This can lead to behavioral issues, excessive weight gain, and eventual health consequences. Although it may be tempting to allow your cat outdoors, there are many safety and health concerns that pose a much higher risk than keeping your cat indoors.
Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s Syndrome (also known as hyperadrenocorticism) is a condition that primarily affects older dogs. It is caused by an overproduction of hormones by the adrenal glands. The most common cause is a small tumor on the pituitary gland that sends signals to the adrenal glands to overproduce hormones.
June 2022 Newsletter
Summer vacation is upon us and for many that means upcoming travel! If you are choosing to bring your pet on your trip, we recommend some pre-trip preparation.
What is Feline Stomatitis?
Feline stomatitis is a painful inflammatory disease of the mouth that we see in cats infrequently. When severe, cats can lose weight, have bad breath, drool, drop food, eat less or stop eating, hiss or vocalize at their meals, and stop grooming.