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Watch Out for “Cherry Eye” When Your Dog’s (or Cat’s) Eyes Turn Red
Anybody with children knows red or pink eyes could mean conjunctivitis. This is a common bacterial infection treated with antibiotics or OTC remedies and isolation. But swelling and redness in the eyes of your dog – or, much less frequently, your cat – may mean...
My Pet Ate a Plant – Now What?
Has your pet ever unfortunately gobbled up a mushroom in the yard or eaten your lovely Easter lilies when your back was turned? The immediate reaction is to wonder whether this will cause serious or long term issues for your beloved pet. It is very important to be...
Free Eye Exams: Giving Back to Service and Working Animals in May
We all want our pets to see as well as possible because it adds to their quality of life. However, there are dogs whose eyesight, along with training and dedication, directly contributes to the quality of life of people. Service animals allow individuals with a...
Vidium SearchLight DNA Tumor Testing: A Cancer Breakthrough
Just as cancer cells continually change in the ways they affect animals, veterinarians’ responses to the disease continually change, too. The new Vidium SearchLight DNA tumor testing is one of the most accurate and powerful tools vets have for evaluating cancer in...
Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets
Responsible pet owners know young and adult animals need a yearly checkup by a veterinarian. They may also realize senior pets should see a vet twice a year. But owners can’t depend only on checkups to catch problems: They need to look for changes in pets’ bodies and...
Know the Signs of Congestive Heart Failure Before Coping With It
Your dog no longer takes the same delight in running, jumping for your Frisbee or gobbling dinner. Maybe that’s the slow onset of arthritis, maybe the general decline of old age. But it could also be congestive heart failure. If so, you’ll have to catch it early to...
Pelvic Limb Weakness May Require a Rapid Response
One day, you notice your dog struggling to stand or support herself, as her hind limbs tremble with the effort. That could be a natural progression due to extreme old age. Or it could be a condition known as pelvic limb weakness – also called hind limb weakness – that...
Considering Toys for Dogs and Cats? Think About Safety First.
Those of us lucky enough to have pets motivated by toys and food know that bringing home something for the fur kids can be a joy for them and us. But sometimes the best intentions in offering toys for dogs and cats have unforeseen consequences. That could mean a visit...
Bladder Problems in Dogs and Cats
Owners may be surprised to learn that pets and humans share common urinary tract issues, ranging from urinary tract infections (UTIs), urinary stone formation to incontinence. Yet there’s one crucial difference. Humans can settle for watchful waiting as an issue...
