Keeping our pets safe is a major concern. Just like a household with small children, a household with pets must be pet-proof, since there are many hazards in ordinary household items. Safety is also imperative outside the home: in the yard, in the car and while taking a stroll. Seasonal hazards exist too. Summer and […]
Here are some of the elements in a dog’s blood test that may help you better understand what the results mean. ALT (Alkaline Phosphatase) – Levels may be elevated when liver is irritated or damaged. Albumin – Decrease in levels, look for starvation, parasites, chronic liver disease, enteritis, pancreatitis, blood loss,, glomerulonephritis, poor sources of […]
Most of us, thank goodness, are fortunate to have a good relationship with our veterinarians. But for those searching for a vet or beginning to have questions about the current vet, here are some hints to help you search or decide it’s time to change vets. When you ask for a tour of the facilities […]
