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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →