Surgical removal of a tumor is sometimes just the first step in optimally ensuring the tumor has not spread or has the potential to regrow. In the case of aggressive cancerous tumors, some form of follow up treatment is often recommended, even when the tumors have been successfully resected with…
As a pet parent, watching your canine companion itch and scratch incessantly due to allergies can be heartbreaking. Whether it’s environmental allergens like mold, dust mites, or ragweed; food allergies or intolerances; or skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, your furry friend could use some relief. You might be surprised…
As pet owners, we all want the best for our furry friends. But as they age, their dietary needs can significantly shift, requiring a diet that caters specifically to their changing anatomical and physiological needs. Your energetic pup or kitten has now matured into a discerning senior with unique nutritional…
Arthritis is the most common chronic disease in dogs and cats and can be the most painful and debilitating. In certain dog and cats breeds that have inherited conformational joint incongruences (e.g., Corgi dogs, English Bulldogs, Persian cats), arthritis may rear its ugly head sooner in life than the expected…
The health of your furry companion hinges significantly on one lifeline: vaccinations. An unvaccinated pet is like an unprotected fortress, susceptible to a barrage of diseases waiting for an opportunity to infiltrate. Welcome to a critical discourse on the importance of pet vaccinations. Here, we’ll unravel how these simple medical…
Dogs are intrinsically social animals and thrive best in social settings. Their strong desire to be alongside their human companions is likely how they became called “man’s best friend.” In fact, companionship is so important to dogs, that they suffer strong emotional tolls when left alone repeatedly for long periods…
This is the pus filled uterus that I surgically removed from a 1 year old cat this morning. It weighed 1/2 a pound, which in this 6.2 pounds cat, represented 8.3% of her overall body weight. If this were average sized person, that would be equivalent to carrying around a…
With all the opportunities to invest in dog wellness, where should you start? It can be a daunting task to consider how to keep your beloved four-legged family member healthy and happy. Fortunately, you don’t have to tackle it alone. This Ultimate Guide to Dog Wellness is here for…
February is National Pet Dental Health Month and once again I am waging my yearly awareness campaign to help pet owners grasp and understand the significance of dental health as an integral component to the overall health of pets. Most of us engage in regular dental check ups and cleanings. …







