Cancer is Scary

Cancer is scary. It affects people from all backgrounds. It even affects our pets. The number one concern cited by may owners of pets greater than six years of age is cancer, and understandably so. Cancer can strike almost any organ in the body, and each type goes along with a completely different prognosis and […]

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Blood Testing Is An Important Part Of Our Yearly Examination

Blood testing is an important part of our yearly examination. We recommend yearly blood panels to screen for any abnormalities that may indicate early or unnoticed disease. The presence of yearly bloodwork in a pet’s history also provides a baseline so that we know when different values are higher or lower than what is normal […]

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Cats Can Be Very Strange Creatures

Cats can be very strange creatures. They have many normal behaviors that may seem abnormal to humans. In addition, they can have some undesirable behaviors – such as marking their territory, scratching on furniture, and being active at night. These activities are all tied in with the cat’s territorial and social habits. There are ways […]

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There Are A Few Diseases That Can Commonly Be Looked Over By Owners

There are a few diseases that can commonly be looked over by owners. Dogs (and cats!) don’t always do a good job of letting us know when they are uncomfortable. This diseases include chronic ear infections, dental disease, skin issues, aching joints, and obesity. For more information on these common conditions, please visit the following […]

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Many Owners Feed Their Dogs Peanut Butter

Many owners feed their dogs peanut butter either as a snack or as a way to give them medications. In general, this works very well – I mean, dogs do love peanut butter. Unfortunately, there are now some brands of peanut butter that contain xylitol. This is a type of artificial sweetener similar in function […]

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