Healthy and Inspired Living
Who doesn’t love chocolate? With so many holidays to encourage chocolate intake like Valentine’s Day, birthdays, Halloween, Christmas and sometimes just because, it’s no wonder that it is one of the most common causes of toxicity in our four legged friends. There are two compounds in chocolate that are particularly toxic to our pets, theobromine… [Read Full Story]
Just like in people, obesity has become a significant health problem in our pets. Obesity in pets is associated with diabetes, respiratory issues, arthritis, and decreased life span. Unfortunately people have equated loving their pets to feeding them excessive amounts of food and treats. Keeping our pets at an ideal body condition is a much… [Read Full Story]
A common complaint from dog owners is that their dog is shaking their head excessively, scratching at their ears or rubbing their head along the ground. Often when the dogs ears are examined they are red, thickened, itchy, infected and painful. Dogs can be predisposed to ear infections because of a number of factors including… [Read Full Story]
One of the most common reasons cats are taken to their veterinarians is because they are straining to urinate. In addition to the straining, these cats are often showing other clinical signs like increased frequency of urination, urinating in inappropriate places and passing only small amounts of urine at a time. Sometimes the owners also report… [Read Full Story]
Dental care is necessary to promote optimum health and quality of life for our pets. Diseases of the oral cavity are often painful and can lead to other problems not just in the mouth but in many other parts of the body. Our pets can have dental issues at all stages of their life. Young… [Read Full Story]
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