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Latest News: Illness & Disease

Do Dogs & Cats Get Cataracts?

Have you ever noticed that your pet’s eyes are becoming cloudy? Is he or she seems to be bumping into things? It could be due to cataracts. Dogs and cats can develop cataracts just like people!...

Posted: January 29, 2021

Too Old for Anesthesia? Why Procrastinating Pet Dental Procedures is Risky

Anesthesia can be scary for people to imagine their fur kids going through at any age. A common concern, though, is whether or not a dog or cat is too old for anesthesia. While this is a bit of an...

Posted: January 18, 2021

Are Lilies Poisonous to Cats? Holiday Bouquet Dangers

Of the accidental emergencies with pets around holidays, we most often think of dogs eating chocolate or swallowing bones or of cats scaling Christmas trees and slipping out the door when guests...

Posted: November 30, 2020

How Does Pet Insurance Work?

There are lots of things for animal lovers to consider when we choose to have pets as part of our families. Pet insurance is an increasingly popular part of that equation for many people. More than...

Posted: October 30, 2020

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dogs

Dilated cardiomyopathy, also known as DCM, is among the most common of acquired heart diseases in large or giant breed dogs. While it can develop in any dog, it’s more rare in medium or small...

Posted: September 30, 2020

Cats Need Your Help to Prevent Dental Disease!

We aren’t really sure why cats tend to get less regular veterinary care from their owners than their canine counterparts, but it’s a fact. Perhaps it’s that independent nature of...

Posted: August 12, 2020

4 Common Cancers in Dogs

Cancer is common in dogs, as much as we hate to say it. Our pets are members of our families, so if our dogs get the most dreaded diagnosis, it’s scary. It’s upsetting. Dogs and humans...

Posted: July 24, 2020

Caring for Senior Cats

Just like humans, cats are living longer than they used to. Improved nutrition, more “indoor cats”, and more frequent veterinary care compared to years past all add up to an older,...

Posted: June 22, 2020