A lot of my clients ask me why I ask to see their pet every six months. It’s pretty common knowledge that when you get a puppy or kitten, you’ll be making quite a few visits to the vet to … Continue reading
Well, it’s dental month once again, and again, the work we’ve been doing on the BARK team has given me a little “lightbulb” moment. We’ve been looking into dental disease in cats, specifically resorptive lesions. These lesions occur when the … Continue reading
We hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Here is a list of articles, handouts and videos that we think we’ll help you throughout 2011. Choosing a Pet or Caring for a New Pet: Choosing a Pet Shopping for … Continue reading
What I had hoped was a temporary soft tissue injury in my 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, Emerson, turned into something more. When he first exhibited signs of discomfort and stiffness in his limbs, I waited and watched for a couple of … Continue reading
Two days ago, Emerson developed a slight change in his gait, leading me to believe he might be in some sort of discomfort. Because of this, I am keeping a close eye on him for any changing habits, such as … Continue reading
This past week, we’ve been looking after a friend’s cat at our house. She’s a lovely cat, a diabetic but the disease is well controlled. Her diabetes means that she’s a little thinner than ideal and her coat’s not as … Continue reading
My eldest Labrador turned 15 in May. He is an amazingly intelligent dog and we have been through so much together. In his older years, he has been an incredible mentor for my two younger Labradors. We have been fortunate, due … Continue reading
Over the last couple of months I’ve been preparing a review on all sorts of scientific literature about senior and geriatric care as part of my role on the Banfield Applied Research & Knowledge (BARK) team. The first thing I … Continue reading
Getting older is something we all dread for ourselves. And we certainly dread in our Pets, especially since it seems aging in Pets happens so suddenly. I clearly remember the day when I looked at my dog, Ari, and suddenly … Continue reading
I was surprised to learn recently how many things Pet owners can do to make their senior Pets more comfortable. Some of these methods are intuitive, such as adding ramps in the home for arthritic dogs; others, such as eliminating … Continue reading