Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Discolored Teeth
Teeth are comprised of four major components – Enamel, Dentin, Cementum, and Pulp, which you will learn about over the next few weeks. Discolored teeth indicate the tooth or teeth have been involved in blunt trauma such as, being hit by a car, running into a wall or excessive chewing on hard objects such as […]
Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Fractured Teeth
Fractured teeth are very common in dogs and cats. Chewing on hard toys, sticks, cages, hard play toys, catching rocks, running into objects, or objects running into them, can all cause damage to the teeth. The most commonly fractured teeth are the strategic teeth which include the canine teeth, the upper fourth premolars and the […]
Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Periodontal Disease
Preventative dental care helps protect your pet and catch problems before they become more serious. Since most pet dental disease occurs below the gums, it is vital that pets visit their Veterinarian and have a dental exam at least once a year. February is National Pet Dental Month and to recognize it we will be […]
Ticks: Tips To Keep The Ticks Away
A few symptoms showing that your pet may have ticks or may have been bitten by a tick include a fever, scabs, lots of head shaking, a small bump, loss of appetite and more. Here are some tips to help your pet stay tick-free this season: 1. Preventative Medications Preventative Medication is one of the best […]
10 Facts About Senior Pets
Thanks to research and improvements in veterinary care, pets are living longer than they used to. In honor of these seniors, we’d like to share some interesting facts and information about our elderly four-legged companions. From signs of aging and orthopedic beds, to the benefits of adopting an older pet, here are 10 facts about […]
August 15th is Check the Chip Day! Request an appointment and get your pet microchipped!
What is ‘Check The Chip Day‘ you ask? August 15th is a day to raise awareness with pet owners to register and update their pet’s microchip. Though many Americans have their pets microchipped, only about 60% are registered or have their information updated in the microchip registry. Did you know that microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be […]
Be Heartworm Free! Protect Your Pet Today
Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease is a deadly disease caused by a long, thin parasitic worm that lives in the cardiovascular system of infected cats and dogs. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes that bite a dog or cat with Heartworm disease and then passes it on to another dog or cat. The tiny worms in the infected […]