Category: Pet Health
Dog Ear Crops Tail Docks and Dewclaw Removal
June 16, 2014
Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal. What is it, should you do it? Ear Cropping Ear cropping is most often done when puppies are between eight and 12 weeks old and …
To Declaw or Not Declaw
December 9, 2013
Pros and Cons of Declawing Declawing your cat is a highly controversial topic with advocates on both sides holding their position steadfast with little room for compromise. A poll put out …
What to Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned
March 12, 2015
Help My Pet Is Poisoned If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned by a medication, call your veterinarian immediately. If your veterinarian is not available, call an animal poison …
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
February 16, 2015
To Spay and Neuter Your Pets February Is National Pet Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. About 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs—about one every 11 seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year. …
Facts About Rabies
October 22, 2013
Discover Ten Facts About Rabies Rabies is (Nearly) Everywhere! With the exception of Antarctica, rabies is present on all continents. In the United States, rabies has been reported in every state except …
Rabies Vaccinations
September 7, 2012
What NOT having a rabies vaccinated animal can cost To many pet owners, having to load up the animals and schedule veterinary visits can sometimes be a hassle. The required rabies vaccinations that …
Toxic Household Products for Pets
March 17, 2014
Rat Poison and Antifreeze Dangerous to Pets By CCC Veterinary Student Priscella Galvin Two common household products are the most common among poisoning our pets. They are for our use to help …
Rawhide Chew Sticks are Bad for Pets
February 2, 2015
You strive to be the best dog owner around so you pick up a rawhide chew stick for your pet. A tasty treat, and they clean their teeth. Win, win. …
Tick Prevention
June 3, 2014
Avoid Ticks on Pets! That means warm weather, swimming, snow cones and ticks. Yes ticks. Ticks thrive in warmer weather and generally stick around until September. Are your furry friends protickeded? …
Combat Pet Allergies
April 6, 2015
6 Ways to Combat Seasonal Pet Allergies Spring time is when many of us load up on Benadryl in preparation for allergy season. It’s a little harder for dogs and cats with …