Sit and Stay

Have you ever stopped to consider how many treats, snacks and extra calories you give to your Pet?  We all know that overweight and obesity are increasing in humans, and the same is true for our Pet cats and dogs.  We should be worried because obesity has serious health risks and can shorten lives.  There [...]

Spring and early summer are peak periods for the acquisition or adoption of many puppies and kittens into loving families.  For some families, this is the first time they have owned a Pet.  There are many things to consider in pet ownership; nutrition and what to feed the new Pet is one of the most [...]

For any Pet owners who feed their cats Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten foods, you should be aware that Iams is recalling 3 ounce and 5.5 ounce cans of this product that has an expiration date between September 2011 and June 2012. No other Iams foods are affected. Procter & Gamble Company®, which [...]

My morning routine starts with my alarm going off. I hit the snooze button until eventually, I put on my glasses and wait for the sound of my final wake-up call: my 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, Emerson. He begins the day with a long yawn and a stretch or two, then arches his back and begins [...]

Have you ever really thought about or questioned how much food you should feed your Pet? What do those feeding guidelines on Pet food packaging really mean? How do you know if you are feeding your Pet the right amount of food?
Let’s start with the feeding guidelines on the packaging. Guideline is [...]

In April of 2005 I met Pumpkin, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu. He presented with the owner complaining of urinary accidents around the house. A complete workup revealed elevated blood sugar. After some questioning, the owner admitted that she often gave Pumpkin marshmallows as treats.
With a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, we instructed the family [...]

With the New Year just around the corner, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about New Year’s Resolutions and how my Pets fit in. New Year’s is especially important because it reminds me how quickly time passes. While I may be one year older, my Pets aged relatively much more. And while my [...]

During the holiday season, many of our clients ask our veterinarians if they should be worried about their Pets getting into their holiday goodies. The answer is an emphatic “yes”! There are many unhealthy (and even dangerous) foods that tempt Pets during the holidays. And your Pet might even find items that aren’t food and [...]

The other day my friend called me upset because she came home from the vet basically with the news that she has a fat cat. She was ridden with guilt and concern because she is aware that she may overfeed and over-treat her kitty. I know how easy it is for us all to carry [...]

An 11-year-old Dachshund named Moxie, came into our hospital depressed, lethargic and not eating or drinking for several days. Along with being reluctant to walk, she was in pain when you touched her abdomen. On physical exam, her abdomen was tense, she appeared stiff while walking and had slight in-coordination of her hind limbs. Moxie [...]