Help! My Cat is a Picky Eater! How to Know if Your Pet is Getting the Right Nutrients
As a cat owner, you naturally want what’s best for your beloved feline. That includes not only their emotional health and making sure they’re happy, but their physical health as well. At the root of a cat’s physical health are the nutrients they receive every day. Pet owners often question if they’re feeding their cats the right type of food and if they’re eating enough—especially since cats tend to be picky eaters. These are excellent questions that every cat owner should be asking to ensure the health and longevity of their feline companion.
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Early Detection: The Benefits of Routine Blood Work for Dogs
As veterinarians, we understand the immense joy that dogs bring to our lives. They are our ever-faithful companions, always there to brighten our days with their wagging tails and slobbery kisses.
Unfortunately, serious health problems often lurk under dogs’ happy exteriors. They have a remarkable talent for masking their symptoms until they become too severe to ignore, leading to delayed treatment.
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Dog Fleas and Ticks: Get Them Before They Get You!
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Fleas?
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Overgrooming In Cats
Overgrooming in cats is something that a lot of owners discover by accident or it’s found by a veterinarian on a cat’s physical exam much to the owner’s surprise.
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What Your Veterinarian Needs You To Know About Your Dog’s Weight
We often hear of the obesity epidemic plaguing the U.S., and unfortunately, the issue extends beyond humans. According to the American Kennel Club, 56 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, and fueling this canine health issue is the fact that many dog owners don’t even realize their pet is overweight.
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Is Your Cat Acting Strange? Behavior Changes That are a Red Flag
Cats are creatures of habit, which means a behavior change is likely to be noticed by their owner fairly quickly. Unfortunately, cats are stoic animals that go to great lengths to hide illness; therefore, a noticeable behavior change can indicate that a disease has progressed to an advanced stage.
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The 5 Grooming Things You Should Check on Your Dog Every Month
As veterinarians, we stress the importance of regular grooming for dogs. Not only does grooming help keep their coat looking healthy and clean, but it can prevent certain health issues. While most groomers check a dog's overall condition during their appointments, we recommend that pet parents check a few grooming things at home. We suggest starting at the top and working your way down, checking for signs of problems that may need attention.
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Why Is My Dog Panting So Loudly?
If you have ever owned or been around a large breed older dog that has a rough-sounding pant, it may have laryngeal paralysis. Laryngeal paralysis occurs when the folds (arytenoid cartilage) of the larynx stop opening correctly. The larynx is often referred to as the voice box, but more accurately it protects the airway to the trachea (“windpipe”). The muscles of the larynx help to close the larynx when we eat or drink and open the larynx when we are taking a deep breath.
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