Pet Health

In the wild, animals are not always successful in catching their food and may have to go hungry for a day or two. But our pets have become accustomed to regular daily meals. So when a pet is not eating much or not eating at all, it is cause for concern. If your pet refuses […]

Dry weather, lightening strikes, tossing a lit cigarette accidentally and more can trigger wildfires. They have tragic consequences for both humans and animals. Changes in air quality for areas near the wildfires affect the health of humans and animals alike. Burning chemicals from natural and man-made materials can be toxic and cause irritation and worse […]

In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) thought to make rodenticides safer by substituting Bromethalin for the poisons in use.The substitution was to be completed by 2011. Bromethalin rodenticides attack the central nervous system causing paralysis, convulsions and death. Other rodent poisons are anticoagulants. They prevent blood from clotting resulting in severe hemorrhage and death. […]

Myofascial Pain Syndrome is the name given to chronic muscular pain. Myo (muscle) fascial (connective tissues surrounding muscles) pain occurs in humans as well as animals. Normally, fascia are flexible and bind structures together. But when the fascia tightens it puts pressure on the surrounding structures. Scar tissue forms in the muscles. Although difficult to […]

Dogs and cats can have the same or similar allergies as humans. They can be allergic to insect bites (I have one of those), molds, dust, pollen, food and so on. It isn’t only the flu we share – just as we can be allergic to pets, they can develop allergies to us. We humans […]

We’ve spent many hours in veterinary waiting room and have had the opportunity to observe behaviors – 2-legged and 4-legged. We are amazed at some of the lack of courtesy displayed which can turn dangerous for some pets and people. We understand that many pets are very well trained, but a vet’s office is very […]

Pets that are aging or have experienced trauma often become arthritic. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t exercise. Symptoms of arthritis can be a stiff gait, difficulty getting up from a prone position, lameness, swollen joints, pain, loss of joint flexibility, hesitation running, jumping, climbing stairs. Pain can be treated with medication, although long-term use […]

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy has been used for humans and horses for some time. It is now an available therapy for smaller pets, dogs and cats. PRP, an alternative to and sometimes used in conjunction with, stem cell therapy is a much more reasonably priced therapy, making it easier on the pockets of many people […]

With winter, our heaters and fireplaces are working overtime. We enjoy the warmth they offer and our pets do too. But we need to be extra vigilant with pets as they don’t understand the dangers that these objects can pose. Here are some ideas to help keep your pets, your children and yourselves safe. If […]

Our pets teach us unconditional love and unwavering loyalty. When they reach that stage of life, nearing the cross over to the Rainbow Bridge, we can help make their transition more peaceful. Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing. There are records showing that massage on animals was preformed by the ancient Egyptians, […]