by Jamie - Editor | Aug 11, 2021 | Pet Care
The Importance of a Physical Exam by Dr. Seth Oberschlake The physical exam your veterinarian performs is a critical part of your beloved animal’s wellness. This is true for human medicine, and often even more true for our pets because they are so good at hiding...
by Jamie - Editor | Jul 13, 2021 | Pet Care
Senior Pet Care by Meghan Vos Thanks to advances in nutrition and veterinary care, our pets are living longer than ever. Currently, the average life expectancy of an indoor cat is 16.9 years, and while the life expectancy of our canine friends varies by breed and...
by Jamie - Editor | May 7, 2021 | Pet Care
Food Allergies in Our Pets by Dr. Peter Gasper Food allergies are becoming more common in people worldwide. Food allergies seem to be increasing in dogs and cats too. However, we do not have solid data to confirm this hunch. Food allergies are a specific thing....
by Jamie - Editor | Mar 31, 2021 | Pet Care
Veterinary Medicine in a COVID World by Dr. Sanjay Jain This past year has been a trial for us all. We have had to isolate from our friends, coworkers, and our aged family members. The imposed isolation of the virus led us to seek out the company of non-human company...
by Jamie - Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Pet Care
Feline Feeding Pitfalls by Dr. Carla Edwards Though we want our cats to eat all at once, we may be doing more harm than good. By thinking about their natural behavioral instincts, we can help our cats from becoming too thin or too heavy and eliminate stress. Mimicking...
by Jamie - Editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Pet Care
The Slip Felt Around the Yard by Dr. Jain There are several diseases that can affect the stifle (knee): 1) partial to full tears of the cranial cruciate ligament (rarely the caudal ligament) 2) arthritis from age 3) bone cancer above or below the actual joint 4)...