Leptospirosis, or lepto, is a zoonotic disease that is contracted from food, water, and soil that has been contaminated with infected animal urine. Common wildlife animals carry leptospirosis and excrete the bacteria in your yard when they urinate. When you or your dog come in contact with a contaminated source, you have a chance of [...]
When bringing your dog in for their annual veterinary visit, you may have been offered to vaccinate your pet with a leptospirosis, or lepto, vaccine. Oftentimes this vaccine is referred to as a “lifestyle” vaccine, meaning that the vaccine is necessary for dogs that have a lifestyle that puts them at risk of contracting lepto. [...]
When traveling with pets, the stress level for you and them may be higher than normal. New routines, new smells, and new people are all stimulating and can cause fear, anxiety, or stress in our pets. We have several tips for you that can help to make your travel plans a breeze! If you [...]
Regular medical care is recommended for all life stages of our feline patients. However, we care about your pet’s physical health and their emotional well-being. The fear that can come from traveling to the vet and undergoing examination can be stressful for not only your cat, but for you as well. Reluctance to get in [...]
What Happens If You Don’t Brush Your Pet’s Teeth? Without daily brushing, bacteria will grow, plaque will build up, and calculus will form. This leads to bone loss, gum inflammation, pain, and infection. Additionally, it results in bad breath, or halitosis, which is often the first sign pet owners notice indicating the need for dental [...]
There are many benefits to mobile veterinary appointments. You and your pet are more comfortable in your home setting, and your pet is less likely to mask symptoms due to fear, anxiety, and stress that can impact them at an in-person clinic. To make your in-home visit as successful as possible, we have 10 tips [...]
There comes a time in almost everyone’s life where they consider if they should adopt a pet. Pets bring a new perspective to the world and highly enrich human’s lives. Dogs got the nickname “man’s best friend” for a reason. We seek companionship in other humans, as well as other animals. If you have been [...]
There are some times when the unavoidable happens and something in your home needs repair or renovation. Being a pet owner during these times can be very stressful for both the pet and the owner. For some pets, having strangers in the home as well as unfamiliar sounds and smells can be anxiety inducing. If [...]
Help Your Cat Get Back to Their “Normal” What Is Cat OA Pain? OA is a type of arthritis that occurs when the tissue in your cat’s joints starts to get worn down, causing bones to rub against one another. You’d think this just makes moving harder, but OA can also cause severe pain. Without [...]
If you are a pet owner, you have probably heard of “chipping” or microchipping your dog. A microchip is a very small device, about the size of a grain of rice. It is a tiny electronic chip in a glass cylinder that is typically implanted between your pet’s shoulder blades, underneath the skin. Although a [...]
