Does your dog turn around several times (according to some, it’s actually 3 times) before lying down? Your dog is only doing what comes naturally. In the wild, dogs looked for a comfortable, safe place to lie down in. They used their paws to trample an area and circled several times, ensuring a soft bed, […]
Coughing is more common in dogs than in cats but can occur in either. Our pets do cough every once in a while, especially those that spend a lot of time outdoors, possibly inhaling foreign materials. Coughing will help to dislodge whatever is caught in the airways. Coughing often and/or uncontrollably is a cause for […]
A large percentage of senior cats and dogs develop Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) as it is sometimes known. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to pets living longer and experiencing good quality lives. Unfortunately, until recently, early detection of CKD was very difficult and diagnosis was usually in the latter […]
