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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!
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.
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.
What Is That?! - Peri-renal Fat Pads
Have you ever experienced this embarrassing situation? You schedule an appointment with your veterinarian because as your dog has gotten older, she has developed two symmetrical lumps over her hips…
What Is That?! - Anal Sacs
So many pet owners have been there…You’re sitting in your living room watching TV while snuggling with your best bud, when all the sudden you hear a startling noise. You both jump with fright, but soon realize it was just…
Can I catch that from my pet? - Toxoplasmosis
Can I catch that from my pet? This is a common question we hear as veterinarians, and as such have made this a recurring topic. This week we cover Toxoplasmosis… for a few reasons…
Can I catch that from my pet?
Can I catch that from my pet? This is a common question we hear as veterinarians. So, we’re going to make…
Obesity in Our Pets: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
A study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity and Prevention found that 56% of dogs and 60% of cats in the United States were classified as overweight…
Pet Nutrition and Heart Disease - Connection or Coincidence?
Earlier this year, Peanut, a 4-year-old male Beagle/Lab mix was diagnosed with a life-threatening…