Blog Pet Dental Health Month: The Importance of a Fresh Smile for Your Pet Remember when your pet was young? When they flashed you a big, happy grin you were probably struck by the whiteness of their teeth. If it’s been a little while since you saw that dazzling, shiny, clean smile, they may be due for some extra dental attention. Since we know that a truly healthy pet […] Arthritis in Dogs Arthritis is a complex condition involving inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is derived from the Greek word “arthro“, meaning “joint”, and “itis“, meaning inflammation. There are many causes of arthritis in pets. In most cases, the arthritis is a progressive degenerative disease that worsens with age. What causes arthritis? Arthritis can be classified […] Anesthesia and Your Pet Anesthesia Pet owners are often very anxious about veterinary procedures that involve anesthesia. This article attempts to alleviate some of these concerns. The word anesthesia comes from the Greek meaning “lack of sensation”. Anesthesia is accomplished by administering drugs that depress nerve function. With general anesthesia, the patient is made unconscious for a short period. […] Dental Health Dental Home Care Dogs and cats get plaque on their teeth just like we do! There is little difference physically between the dog or cat’s tooth and the human tooth. We all have nerves and blood vessels in our teeth surrounded by dentin, surrounded in turn by a hard coat of enamel. The enamel is […] Microchip What is a microchip? A microchip is a tiny transponder, about the size of a grain of sand, which is encoded with a unique identification number. It is used for permanent identification. The technology is relatively recent but is becoming widely available. How is the microchip put into my pet? Before insertion, the sterile microchip […] Feline Vaccinations Vaccinating your cat is a cornerstone of preventing disease and protecting their health. There are many different vaccinations available today. For more information on a particular vaccine, please click on its link. Rabies vaccine – Rabies is a fatal disease which can infect both pets and people. Because of the serious nature of rabies, our community […] Canine Vaccinations Vaccinating your dog is a cornerstone of preventing disease and protecting their health. There are many different vaccinations available today. Which vaccines are recommended to your particular dog depends on many factors, such as age, medical history, environment, travel habits, and lifestyle. Our goal is to keep you well informed of which vaccinations are available […] Newer Posts
