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Heat Stroke
May 24 2021
HEAT STROKE AND HYPERTHERMIA What is heat stroke? Heat stroke is a term commonly used for hyperthermia or elevated body temperature, if a pet’s body temperature exceeds 103°F, it is…
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How to Help Your Cat with Arthritis
Nov 06 2018
WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis or osteoarthritis is inflammation within the joints and the tissues surrounding them. It is one of the most common diseases in cats. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS…
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Allergies in Our Pets
Sep 24 2018
One of the most common reasons we see patients is due to allergies and complications from those allergies. An allergy is an over-reactive response or a hypersensitivity of the immune…
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How to Help the Car Sick Dog
Aug 21 2018
Does your dog get car sick or anxious in the car? Motion sickness occurs when certain parts of the inner ear that control balance become overstimulated. It can happen with…
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Essential Oil Safety
Jul 02 2018
There has been a recent increase in the use of essential oils in the home. It is important, if you are using essential oils on yourself or diffusing into the…
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Respiratory Rate Monitoring in Dogs and Cats
Jun 19 2018
Did you know that your pet’s respiratory rate can tell us a lot about their heart and lungs? An increase in the resting respiratory rate (RRR) or their sleeping respiratory…
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Senior Pets and the Importance of Enrichment
May 30 2018
Our pets are living longer and longer, and we couldn’t be happier about it. But with this increased lifespan, we are seeing an increase in cognitive dysfunction in our older…
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Importance of Annual Bloodwork for Your Pet
May 05 2018
When most people hear “bloodwork” for their pet they may not understand the true value of this testing. Annual bloodwork can provide early detection and allow us to start a…
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Laser Treatments for Your Pet
Apr 03 2018
Laser Therapy for Your Pet What is Laser Therapy? The Companion therapy laser system sends photons, or packets of light energy, deep into tissue without damaging it. These photons are…
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What Do I Feed My Pet?
Mar 24 2018
In today’s market there is an overwhelming number of food options for your pet. How do you know what to feed? What ingredients are best? Should you feed grain free,…
