Caring for senior pets is a balancing act, because we want to spoil them, but we don’t want to harm them or worsen existing medical conditions. The holidays are a prime time for this dilemma, because pet owners want to share delicious table scraps and treats so their pets can experience seasonal smells and flavors. [...]
As your pet ages, you may notice physical changes like their greying muzzle and slower gait, but their body is aging inside, too. Senior pets often experience cognitive decline, reduced vision and hearing, a slowed metabolism, decreased mobility, and increased health risks. Many of these changes are inevitable, but proper management can help ensure your [...]
Pet obesity is a serious problem, affecting more than 50% of U.S. pets. If your pet is overweight, their health is at risk. Our Mobile Cat & Dog Vet team sees many overweight pets every day, and we provide answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about pet obesity and weight management. Question: Why do pets [...]
A healthy pet’s body regulates their appetite, thirst, energy production, and fluid balance. When something is off, such as an internal organ malfunction or a hormone imbalance, your four-legged friend’s eating and drinking habits may change. Senior pets’ hunger and thirst commonly increase or decrease, and these changes are red flags that an underlying medical [...]
Hip dysplasia—two words no dog owner wants to hear. Unfortunately, hip dysplasia is commonly associated with large- and giant-breed dogs. Therefore, we offer facts about this painful condition so you can brush up on your hip dysplasia knowledge and help your canine companion make the most of a less-than-ideal situation. #1: Hip dysplasia in dogs [...]
Pets provide an excellent learning opportunity for children and can serve as companions, friends, and confidants. They teach children important life lessons, including responsibility, respect for living things, relationship development, love, and loss. However, pets can also harm children if they are not properly acclimated to one another. Preparing and training your pets, educating your [...]
If you plan to celebrate July Fourth with your PAW-triotic pet, remember that this holiday can be stressful for your furry friend. However, you don’t have to cancel your backyard barbeque and hole up with your pooch under the couch. With a little preparation, you can both enjoy a pet-safe July Fourth. To help you [...]
Stress now seems like a worldwide plague. People pack their schedules, and have less time to relax and rejuvenate, which affects their general wellbeing and can permeate their home environment. Unfortunately, their sensitive felines can pick up on their stress, in addition to their own stressors, and more than the cat’s mood is affected—stress can [...]
An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States are heartworm-positive—a staggering statistic when you consider that heartworm infection is easily prevented. The rise in heartworm cases over the years can be attributed to pet adoption efforts that spread the disease from Southern hot spots to other areas and changing weather patterns that allow mosquitoes [...]
You are likely aware that dogs commonly develop arthritis. However, the veterinary profession has only recently recognized that cats develop arthritis as often as dogs. Cats’ arthritis signs tend to be more subtle than dogs’, and recognizing the condition’s earliest signs can be challenging. Although your cat’s arthritis signs may not be obvious, the disease [...]
