If you can’t take the heat…Get out of the kitchen! Heat Stroke in Pets As the weather starts to heat up this season we would like to discuss and help you understand more about this life threatening condition. Understanding the potential causes, diagnostic steps, and treatment options can help you determine how to keep your
Pet Education Blog
A collection of helpful articles, recommendations and helpful tips for you and your pet.
Do I need pet insurance?
Pet health insurance is a growing industry with many companies offering different coverages. The growing cost of care and advancements in technology within the veterinary field relate to increased service prices, thus insurance can help offset a percentage of veterinary costs. In general, the concept of pet insurance is recommended rather than individual companies or
How Can I Help My Anxious Pet?
– Anxiety in pets can range from mild to severe and can be situational (for example, only at the vet, but they are fine everywhere else) or generalized (most of the time) – Signs of anxiety vary widely by pet and can include any number of behaviors not on this list, but here are a
Does my dog have pain from arthritis?
I’m Mike Conzemius and I’m a board-certified veterinary surgeon. For 30+ years I’ve performed veterinary surgery and trained veterinary students, interns and residents. A common question that owners, veterinary students and young veterinarians ask is, how do I know if a dog has pain from arthritis? What is arthritis? Arthritis is derived from the Greek
Deciding on Whether to Alter (Spay/Neuter) My Dog/Cat
Orchiectomy/Neuter- What is it: Orchiectomy (Neuter) is a procedure, performed by a veterinarian, that includes the surgical removal of both testicles. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. In adult dogs, a single incision is placed just in front of the scrotum, from which both testicles are removed. The “testicular pedicles”, containing the blood supply
