We love our pets, and would do virtually anything to protect them from harm. Good owners are vigilant about having pets inoculated, neutering them at an early age,
The most common fungal diseases we see in small animal practice are those involving the skin such as ringworm (“dermatophytes”), and yeast infections of the skin. While these
America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic, and the problem isn’t confined to humans. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 54 percent of dogs
Many folks are of the opinion that dogs always have smelly mouths. This is not necessarily true, but it does point to the epidemic of potentially dangerous canine
When your pet is injured or sick, your veterinarian will likely want to “take a closer look,” which usually means some form of diagnostic imaging. Basically, your vet
There are basically three types of food you can feed your dog: Prescription dog food: Also known as veterinary diets, this type of dog food is available only
To some extent, your pet’s maximum lifetime is programmed in its genes. However, as loving pet owners, there are many things we can do to: Prolong the lives
Brachycephalic dogs have short, broad heads, short noses and flat faces. Think Boston Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pekinese, Pug and Shih Tzu. These
Your pet, and society in general, can benefit by having your pet de-sexed. Spaying is the surgical removal of a female pet’s uterus and ovaries, whereas neutering a
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection often caused by contaminated water. Dogs who drink or swim in tainted water can become infected, but the bacteria can also penetrate a
