Pet Care

Our pets are different from us in many ways, humans normally don’t chew on rocks and socks like our fur babies, but we’re similar in one way: physical exams. Humans make a yearly trip to the doctor to make sure everything is working correctly, and we should make the same consideration for our furry little

Benadryl is a brand name for the drug: diphenhydramine, which is an antihistamine. Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Histamine is often produced during an allergic reaction. Benadryl is used for many different reasons: Decreases cold-like symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, or itching Reduces hives

Whether you are a seasoned pet owner or just brought a new four-legged bundle of joy home, it’s important to understand what is considered to be safe chew toys and bones. Both cats and dogs at any age can choke on items you thought were safe. Old traditions of what is and what isn’t safe

Kidney disease, also sometimes referred to as renal failure, affects around 20 to 50 percent of cats over the age of 15. Unfortunately, kidney disease is one of the most sneaky conditions, making it difficult to diagnose until its later stages. This is because kidney disease symptoms can be extremely subtle and is easily missed

Our little furballs are important members of the family, and they deserve to be treated as such! Medical care and insurance are must-haves for us humans, but when we think of pets, these necessities aren't viewed as necessary and that shouldn’t be the case. Unknown medical bills come out of thin air, so its important

What Is Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT/SRS)? Since the 1960s, veterinarians have utilized radiation therapy to treat various forms of cancer in pets. As therapies evolve and change, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRS/SRT) is a relatively new procedure that directly delivers radiation to the tumor. SRS/SRT can refer to either Stereotactic Radiation Therapy or Stereotactic Radiosurgery, both similar

Before you take your four-legged friend on a walk around the park, you check their temperature and it reads 88 degrees. You lather on the sunscreen, chug a bottle of water, grab your hat and sunglasses before leaving the house. But did you stop and think about how your dog will react to the hot

We’re almost four months into quarantine and people are finally returning to the office. Companies are re-opening across the country as more states begin relaxing their guidelines on COVID-19. This means that many of our pets will now be alone after being in our presence all day, every day. After spending more than four months

Does your dog seem stiff when they get up after sitting for a period of time? Do you have a large dog that is prone to joint issues later in life? As pets age, their bodies change and are not as nimble as they once were. Unfortunately, running after a squirrel or hopping up onto

Pet owners and non-pet owners alike may have heard the term catnip being tossed around here and there. Many know that catnip is a much-desired product with the felines but are unsure as to the true components of catnip. We can help clear the mystery surrounding it! When wondering what is catnip made of, you