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Latest News: Illness & Disease

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

        Skinny Yet Well-Fed Cat? It Could be Thyroid Disease

        Have you noticed that your cat is losing weight yet still has a good appetite? Does he or she seem energetic, perhaps more than usual? And is that glossy kitty coat looking a little unkempt lately?...

        Posted: February 3, 2020

          September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

          Animal Pain Awareness Month is here! To us, it’s a particularly important awareness month to discuss on behalf of the pets we love so much. It coincides with (human) Pain Awareness Month which...

          Posted: September 3, 2019

            What You Need to Know About FIV in Cats

            Did you know that cats can get a virus called FIV that has similarities to HIV in humans? FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) compromises their immune systems for life. There is no treatment to cure...

            Posted: August 16, 2019

              May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

              Lyme disease is serious business all year for pets and for humans. Since it’s National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to refamiliarize yourself with all you need to...

              Posted: May 2, 2019

              Obesity Causes Diabetes in Dogs & Cats

              Did you know that diabetes in dogs and cats is a common illness? Just like with people, certain factors make some pets more likely to develop diabetes. The good news is that a primary factor,...

              Posted: February 18, 2019