Canada Day Safety for Pets
Canada Day Safety for Pets Katherine Bryson, RVT Canada day is quickly approaching; do you know how to keep your pet safe during this patriotic holiday? … Continue reading →
Pet Allergies
by Jennifer Ryan Allergies are among the top reasons for canine and feline veterinary visits. Heredity can play a role in a pet’s predisposition to developing allergies, with certain breeds being statistically more likely to develop allergies, but all breeds … Continue reading →
Benefits of Neutering Male Cats
Most pet owners are aware that pets should be neutered, but only some know all the reasons why neutering is beneficial, particularly in male cats. There is some confusion with the terms castration, spaying and neutering. Castration is the surgical … Continue reading →
Obesity Poses Serious Health Hazards to Pets
Source: Canadian Veterinary Medical Association In Canada’s Pet Wellness Report (published in 2011), Canadian veterinarians identified weight control/management as the number one thing a pet owner can do to increase the length of their pet’s life. Pet owners need to … Continue reading →
Thunderstorm Anxiety
By VIN Community Contributors Authored by: Dr. Theresa DePorter Reactions to thunderstorms are not uncommon: loud noises from overhead are difficult to orient to. While many dogs get accustomed to storms (habituation), others may become more sensitive, resulting in additional … Continue reading →
Profender
Worming your cat doesn’t have to be a bitter pill to swallow. A simple spot-on solution makes treatment stress free. Speak to your vet for more details It’s a jungle out there for cats and regular worming is important because: … Continue reading →
Fleas: Know Your Enemy
THE PET HEALTH LIBRARY By Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP Educational Director, VeterinaryPartner.com Fleas: Know Your Enemy Despite numerous technological advances, fleas continue to represent a potentially lethal plague upon our pets. Current products are effective so there is little … Continue reading →
Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs
Chocolate Poisoning for Dogs Yes, chocolate is toxic to dogs. While rarely fatal, chocolate ingestion often results in significant illness. Chocolate is toxic because it contains the methylxanthine theobromine. Theobromine is similar to caffeine and is used medicinally as a … Continue reading →
Cats, Carriers and Vets: Tips on making it easier to get your cat to the vet (or wherever you need to take them)
Provided by: Ariana Anderson, DVM Ridge Lake Animal Hospital, Woodbridge, VA Many cats are fearful of car rides and veterinary visits, which makes it harder for us to give them good medical care. It also makes it difficult for cat … Continue reading →
Myths Debunked: Cats Purr Whenever They’re Happy
THE FELINE BEHAVIOR SERIES Paul D. Pion DVM, DipACVIM (Cardiology) and Gina Spadafori VeterinaryPartner.com Purring is one of the most special elements of a cat, as far as most humans are concerned. Caressing a purring pet has proven to relax … Continue reading →