Lyme Disease And Your Pets

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. It is caused by a spirochete (bacteria) species of the Borrelia burgdorferi group. Dominant clinical feature in dogs is recurrent lameness due to inflammation of the joints. There may also...

Dogs And What Are Toxic To Them

1. Chocolate: Dark equals dangerous! Bakers and dark chocolate are the most toxic, and milk chocolate if ingested in large amounts. 2. Xylitol: This sweetener found in sugarless chewing gum and candy, medications and nasal sprays causes a rapid drop in blood sugar and...

Ways to Make the Holidays Safer for Pets

Nothing can put a damper on the holiday cheer like an emergency visit to a vet clinic. These tips can help prevent a holiday disaster with your fur babies. Keep people food out of the reach of your pet, and ask your guests to do the same. Make sure your pet...

Flea and Tick Medicine Year Round?

Yes. Many of these pests are still active during the winter months, no matter how cold it gets. And year-round bug preventives not only help safeguard your pet from disease, but they help protect your family’s health as well. Annoying Fleas Fleas can endure very...