Watch the weight if you see change in weight, up or down, come see us. It can signal thyroid issues, or cancer for instance. Excess weight makes it harder on their joints. Quality versus Quantity Whole food like chicken not chicken meal should be on the nutrition label. Make sure their are no fillers […]
read moreMay is one of our worst allergy months, because all the trees and flowers are blossoming. It is also a time for us to treat our yards with fertilizers, more grass seed as well as treat for insects. All of this can give your pets an allergic reaction. Remember that they are wearing shoes like […]
read moreNumber 1 dermatologic disease of dogs in the United States is flea bite dermatitis There is a 13% rise in flea allergy cases in dogs and 67% increase in felines over the past 10 years. Some speculation for this rise is the fact that so many more pets live indoors, which provides a perfect breeding […]
read moreThe scientific term for hot spots is cut moist dermatitis. These painful sores can spring up overnight and recur over and over again. Hot spots are self-induced. Dogs create hot spots by repeatedly licking and itching at a spot on their body, this injures the tissue creating the hot spot. 2 common forms related to […]
read moreHeartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 U.S. States (from the American Heartworm Society) There is no predictable mosquito season. Because of urban sprawl and warmer temperatures creates a more favorable condition for mosquitos. Once a dog has heartworm disease, the damage created by these parasites is permanent. Make sure you don’t just read […]
read moreSupplementing with digestive enzymes enhances the health and well being fo your canine and feline companion in many crucial ways. Hippocrates said “man is not nourished by what he swallows, but by what he digests and uses.” The same is true of our pets! Enzymes are proteins found either within cells or dissolved in body […]
read moreTaken from: Joey Green’s Amazing Pet Cures, 2010 Wipe down your pet daily with some hypoallergenic, fragrance free wipes to lessen dander and shedding. Chlorine levels in water, household cleansers, flea bites, chemicals in furniture and carpet and medications can all cause allergic reactions in pets. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar per gallon […]
read moreThere is a chemical marker in the liquid secreted by the anal glands that is unique to each dog. When they dedicate, this liquid is released with it. That’s why your dog may sniff and go where others have went. Even female dogs will do this. Our dogs are really active in the years after […]
read moreA few fun facts about dogs for your Friday
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Did you know… only dogs and wolves will mate in the wild Jackels and dogs will not mate Coyotes and dogs will not mate Wolves are the wild ancestor of dogs in a pack of wolves, their is one alpha female and one alpha male and only these two mate and produce offspring. Have a […]
read moreThe vast majority of upper respiratory infections are viral in nature and most of the time are from feline herpes virus. Herpesvirus infection, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is caused by Feline Herpesvirus Type-1 It can affect domestic and wild cats, and of all ages of cats. After exposure through saliva and nasal […]
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