This condition which only affects cats is also the most common liver disease in this species. It occurs when cats stop eating for 3-4 days.

Even though there are more than 15 types of ticks, these are the ones that are most commonly seen in our surrounding area.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

While in a meeting senior patients it slipped my mind that I even had senior pets. When asked I said no, and then thinking back I realized I actually do.

In a previous blog I wrote about the ‘pond scum’ of the mouth – plaque and how the best way to deal with plaque is to physically remove it, by brushing it off.

As a cat owner myself, I know how stressful it can be to bring a cat into the veterinary office. They are telepathic it seems.

Bringing home a puppy is an exciting time for you; however it can be a stressful and scary time for the puppy.

Arthritic dogs and cats need somewhere to sleep comfortably. Provide thick bedding in multiple locations. 

With the legalization of marijuana coming soon there is more interest from pet owners and veterinarians in using medical marijuana for dogs and cats.

Rabies vaccines save lives. This statement seems obvious since vaccinations help develop antibodies to prevent infection from certain diseases.

The hardest thing about living with pets is their lives are too short. They mature into such wonderful companions and then in what seems to be an instant, they are gone.

Heartworm disease is caused by a blood-borne parasite known as Dirofilaria immitis. It is a very serious and potentially fatal disease