Periodontal disease is preventable if caught early, but unfortunately, dental wellness in pets is too often overlooked. Unlike people, pets cannot brush their own teeth and make good choices about their dental care, but like us, they need regular dental care for their oral and overall health. In our previous post this month, we focused [...]
Counterfeit Caution: Buying Pet Medication Online We recognize you have many choices available to you when purchasing medication for your pet. Purchasing online has become easier and easier, but it is important to remember to do so safely. We have some tips and considerations to avoid purchasing counterfeit pet medications. Please let us know if [...]
Updated information regarding grain-free diets Last year we sent an email to notify our clients about the increasing concern with grain-free diets and a new form of Dilated Cardiomyopathy. While the research is still being conducted, we wanted provide a reminder. We understand that there are some essential nutrients missing from some dogs’ diets that [...]
In this ever-evolving world of human and animal medicine, we are constantly trying to improve health and wellbeing for ourselves and our pets. In the early 1990s, a thought that grain and more often corn or gluten were causing intestinal allergies and possible behavior issues in people began to emerge. There was a push to [...]
By Megan Young Transporting cats to the vet can be stressful. Effective preparation is a key part of a successful visit to the vet. The following tips will help reduce fear, anxiety, and stress for your cat during the process. The first step begins long before the day of the visit with the choice of [...]
The New Year invokes a time of reflection and setting intentions for the upcoming year. We know how busy life can get between all of our commitments and responsibilities, and it can be easy to lose track of the nuances of what’s going on in our pet’s lives. As pet owners ourselves, we are revisiting [...]
With the rise of e-cigarettes being used, there has also been a rise of pets being poisoned by them. E-cigarettes are great to reduce second hand smoke instances, but the solutions that are used are extremely toxic to pets and children. E-cigarettes are battery operated devices that use a cartridge that contains a solution made [...]
Kali, an 8 year old domestic short hair cat, presented to Dr. Streck at Caring Hands Centreville for a several day history of decreased appetite and weight loss. Her owner described her as just acting “off” – she was lethargic and hiding, and really didn’t seem interested in food. Kali is an all-indoor cat who [...]
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Meet Fern. Fern is a fun-loving pointer mix puppy who ate some grapes. Little did Fern know, this dietary indiscretion would land her in the hospital. It has been an urban legend that has floated around the internet for some time, but has been proven to be a legend no more. The reason why grapes [...]