Using Therapy Lasers to Relieve Pain and Discomfort
Lasers are used in many areas of our lives. We use a laser for pain relief therapy, which is a non-invasive way to provide help for animals experiencing discomfort that are unable to take certain medications. Let’s talk a bit about the use and limitations of laser therapy.
Your Dog’s Amazing Sense of Smell
We all know that dogs have a great sense of smell, but let’s delve into that a little bit more. Humans have approximately 5 million olfactory receptors in our noses. Dogs have up to 300 million! They can detect minute changes in smell – some odors as sensitive as parts per trillion. That would be like us putting a pinch of oregano in a swimming pool and being able to smell it. Incredible!
Pet Boarding this Holiday Season
With the holidays right around the corner, there are a few important things to consider to help reduce the inevitable stress and anxiety that can occur when boarding your pet this season.
What is My Vet Searching for in My Dog’s Stool?
Why is that every time my pet goes to the vet, the technician takes a stool sample? I’m sure this thought has crossed your mind before. Veterinarian clinics seem obsessed with putting something up my pet’s butt! What’s going on?
X-Rays for Your Dog or Cat: What You Need to Know
The first x-ray machine I ever used was in the 1980’s in South Georgia when I was fresh out of veterinary school. We were taking a radiograph of a dog on an x-ray machine that looked like a rusted piece of farm equipment. It took 20 minutes to process the film in a dark room and the image quality was so bad I’m not sure what I could make out anything other than a broken bone.
Heat Stroke in Dogs: What to Look For
Summer in Florida brings fun, but it also brings heat stroke dangers for your dog. Check out what to look for in your dog when you’re outside having fun and make sure to keep your dog safe!
3 Questions to Ask Your Dog Boarding and Pet Care Facility
With summer finally here family vacation plans are a top priority. If you’re a pet parent, finding the right facility to care for your dog or cat in your absence will be first and foremost on your list of things to do. Here are three questions you can ask your dog boarding facility so you have peace of mind while you travel.
Beware of the Bufo Toad
Recently, I had an emergency come in for medical care. A West Highland Terrier named Oliver had been bitten by a Bufo Toad in their backyard. This is absolutely an emergency scenario so I felt it was important to share some precautionary information.
Why is My Cat Peeing Out of the Litterbox?
One of the most common complaints I get from my clients about their cats is inappropriate elimination. One of the biggest misconceptions they bring to the table is “My cat is mad at me so she peed on the rug.” Peeing outside of their litter box can be complicated and can have several reasons. Cats do not get mad at us and make a mess in retaliation — cats don’t have the ability to think like that.
Why Does My Dog Smell? Part 2
It’s usually obvious when your dog has a skin problem. You may be able to smell it, but most likely you can see it. Look for signs of hair loss on your dog, crusts or areas of bleeding, and can cause strong smells on your dog. Let’s look into skin problems as a possible reason your dog might be smelling unpleasant.
