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Latest News: Illness & Disease

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

                Diseases Spread by Ticks: Ehrlichiosis

                Spring is here, and with the tulips and warm days come pollen, fleas, heartworm-spreading mosquitoes, and...ticks. We’re coming out of an unusually warm winter, so expect to see lots of them!...

                Posted: March 20, 2020