by Dr. Jodi Reed When doing a thorough physical exam, we sometimes hear heart murmurs in pets. Often, pet parents are worried when we tell them. I want to shed some light on the subject to help navigate through the good, the bad and the ugly regarding heart murmurs. Hearing a heart murmur is
As the weather heats up, we become more aware of fleas and ticks. Most of us know how important it is to protect ourselves and our furry friends from these dastardly devils, but here are 8 facts about parasites you might not be aware of. Fact #1: Fleas and Ticks Spread Disease Fleas and ticks
By Elise Hattingh, DVM The summer forecast at the ASPCA is cats, cats and more cats! Monday, June 1, kicks off Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and marks the height of kitten season, the time of year when felines breed. This time of year, shelters across the country get a major influx of homeless
By Dr. Jaime Barta, DVM With summer fast approaching, we will soon be swimming in pools, having backyard picnics and enjoying outdoor sports. When we get too hot, we will be able to take a break and cool off inside in the air conditioning. We need to remember to also think about our furry little
By Jodi Reed, DVM If there’s one thing I can say about every single case of pet poisoning I’ve treated, it’s that the owners of the pet were responsible, caring, careful people that never imagined they’d ever need to seek treatment for poisoning. It's a pet owner’s worst nightmare: arriving home to an empty bag
By Dr. Elise Hattingh At some point every pet owner will ask themselves, “is it time to say goodbye?” Depending on the circumstances, this decision may be one of the most difficult that you will make for your pet. There are no rules or charts that will make this decision any easier. However, there are
By Jodi Reed, DVM The idea of giving a friend or loved one a cute puppy, kitty, or other pet may seem enticing. After all, there are loads of movies where a new furry friend comes to the family with a bow around her neck, wagging and happy to join the crew for a
By Dr. Jodi Reed, DVM While there are thousands of medications for humans to help cure whatever ails them, there are almost as many for our pets! It is important to understand that all medications can have side effects and interactions with other drugs, so it's critical that before giving your cat or dog any medication you
An annual wellness check-up is recommended for all dogs and cats 1 year of age and older. More frequent exams may be recommended for senior and geriatric pets or those having medical or behavioral issues. What's the Point? Annual wellness exams give you a baseline for what is normal for your pet’s health so you can
Regular vaccinations are one of the most important (and easiest) parts of preventive care that may contribute to a long, healthy life for your furbaby. With a comprehensive animal wellness program that includes an appropriate pet vaccination schedule, your dog or cat can avoid serious or life–threatening illnesses. How Vaccines Work Vaccines help prepare the body's immune
