by admin | Aug 9, 2019 | Accidents, Diet, Dogs, Food, Pet Emergencies, Pet Health, Poisoning
Why is chocolate bad for dogs? Chocolate contains substances known as methylxanthines, specifically caffeine and theobromine, both of which are toxic to dogs. Dogs metabolize theobromine much slower than humans, so depending on your dog’s weight, even small amounts of...
by admin | Jul 29, 2019 | Dogs, General, Pet Health, Prevention, Vaccines, Wellness Care
Oregon Humane Society pauses dog adoptions after group exposed to dog flu. In June, the Oregon Humane Society reported that three dogs in their care tested positive for Canine Influenza Virus. These dogs were part of a larger “second-chance” transfer from a...
by admin | Jul 3, 2019 | Cats, Heart, Pet Emergencies, Pet Health, Prevention, Wellness Care
Cats are frequently diagnosed with heart murmurs, however hearing a murmur during a physical exam is no reason to panic. It is a reason to have a discussion about heart disease and what it may mean for your kitty. Many cats with heart murmurs will live long, happy,...
by admin | Jun 26, 2019 | Accidents, Cats, Dogs, General, Pet Emergencies, Pet Health, Prevention, Seasonal Dangers
Keep your pets safe with these tips The sights and sounds of the 4th of July often scare pets, causing stress and fear. You may notice your dog whining or exhibiting destructive behavior resulting in damaged property or injury. Cats seek out hiding places once the...
by admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Dogs, General, Pet Emergencies, Pet Health, Seasonal Dangers, Weather, Wellness Care
With the arrival of hot weather, take precautions with your pets! Even though everyone knows that keeping your dog in a car on a hot day is dangerous, we still see cases of heatstroke. In the past week we’ve treated several, costing owners plenty and endangering the...
by admin | Jun 5, 2019 | Dentistry, Diet, Dogs, Pet Health, Prevention, Wellness Care
Think twice before you give that shank to Rover! Some of the chew products responsible for broken teeth are nylon toys, cow hooves, bully sticks, pig ears, antlers, and large twisted/compressed rawhide chews. However, the most common cause of fractured teeth in dogs...
