Resources: Pet Care
Chocolate Poisoning Requires Immediate Attention
Easter morning was a bit of disaster at my house. Jester, our black lab mix, helped himself to two 16-ounce milk chocolate bunnies from stocked baskets the Easter Bunny had mistakenly left on the couch, within easy reach of a dog nose. Fortunately, Jester is a large dog and it was milk chocolate. Other than [...]
An Easy Way to Help Prevent Ear Infections in Dogs [Video]
Ear infection, or “otitis,” is one of the top three reasons dogs see a veterinarian. A variety of things can cause ear infections in dogs, but environmental and food allergies are the two most common underlying reasons. Other causes include ear conformation, such as a narrowed ear canals, hair growing inside the ear, or a [...]
Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Like Pushing the Pedal to the Metal
Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder diagnosed in cats. It occurs when the thyroid glands, located in your cat’s neck, stop “listening” to the normal regulatory control of the pituitary gland in the brain and begin to produce excess thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism and control normal bodily processes. Think of it [...]
Fleas: Like Ticks on Pogo Sticks
More than an itchy nuisance, fleas are blood-sucking, disease-spreading insects. They’ve been around since before the dinosaurs, yet were wily enough to survive whatever it was that ended the dinosaurs’ reign. Besides causing itchy misery, fleas can spread diseases like tapeworms and life-threatening bacteria. Fleas can also kill young animals by causing severe anemia (think [...]
Dr. Google: Friend or Foe?
The explosion of information that’s become available through the Internet in the past decade has forever changed many aspects of our daily life. Thousands of websites offer information and convincing opinions about our pets and every other facet of life. But how do you know whether that information is accurate and true? These days, pet [...]
Veterinary Medicine: It’s a Person-Pet-Vet Connection
On Valentine’s Day we celebrate relationships – not just romantic relationships, but the bond we have with all the people who make our world a better place. In this fast-paced, online, corporate world, it’s the relationships with people we often miss – REAL people. I’d rather speak to a real person on the other end [...]
How to Keep Outdoor Cats Warm in Winter
I found the neatest websites with great ideas for keeping outdoor cats (owned and feral) cozy in winter. Although I’d prefer your cats are curled up at your feet on a cold winter night, not all cats want to or are able to live indoors. Clever Outdoor Housing Ideas Check out these ideas from the [...]
Light Up the World
Light. We sure could use some this time of year! We go to work in the dark. We come home in the dark. We often walk our dogs in the dark. Light is an integral part of the traditions of Hanukkah and Christmas, both celebrated this week by many around the world, and beautiful candles [...]
Your Pet Could be a Good Candidate for Non-Anesthetic Dental Care
Rotting or broken teeth, infected gums, pain, and bad breath just don’t fit into the picture of healthy middle age or senior years, either for you or your pet. No longer do we consider periodontal disease a natural part of aging. About two decades ago, veterinarians began educating pet owners about the benefits of good [...]
Foods Not to Feed Your Dog During the Holidays
The day after Thanksgiving can be one of the busiest days of the year at: A) the local mall B) Atlantic Veterinary Hospital C) both of the above If you answered “C,” you’re right! Sadly, many family pooches also overindulge on Thanksgiving and we often see them the next day in the hospital for gastric [...]
