What is Periodontal Disease in Dogs and Cats?
Date: March 1, 2024
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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…
Counterfeit Caution: Buying Pet Medication Online
Date: April 2, 2020
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…
Grain-Free Diets: An Update
Date: March 4, 2020
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.…
Grain-Free Diets: New Information
Date: May 11, 2019
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…
A Fear Free Approach to Transporting Cats to the Vet
Date: November 16, 2018
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.…
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners
Date: January 21, 2015
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…
Why E-Cigarettes are Fatal for Pets
Date: October 10, 2014
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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…
The Cat Who Swallowed a Needle
Date: September 17, 2014
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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…
GRAPHIC: Slideshow of Kali’s Needle-Removal Surgery
Date: September 17, 2014
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The following slideshow is graphic (shows blood and tissue). Please watch based on your comfort level with these images. Hover over each image to see the description.…
Grape Toxicity
Date: September 16, 2014
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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…