Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are all related and found in many areas. The allergen in these plants is called urushiol, an oil substance. While most pets don’t appear to be affected by the oil – perhaps partly because their fur helps to protect their skin – it can rub onto their coats. […]
Radiation Therapy offers another option for pets with certain types of cancer. There are a number of different types of radiation therapy used to treat cancers. Tumors are irradiated with beams of photons, electrons or gamma rays. The ray is concentrated on the nucleus of a cell changing it so that the cell’s ability to […]
When you bring home a very young or an older pet and don’t know if they’ve had their vaccinations, you should make sure they have the necessary protection. Vaccinations are a must at this time. But do our pets need annual vaccinations? The current recommendations say no. This doesn’t mean that a bi-annual or annual […]
