No, this isn’t about climate change. It’s about how the scorching summer heat can affect the overall health of your pets. You think you’ve got it bad when you don’t have AC. Your pets experience heat ten times worse than people because they lack the ability to perspire, or sweat. You see, when we sweat, …
Many of us are spending more time at home with our pets. Often this leads to sharing “just a little bit” of our foods and treats with our best friends. With summer winding down, people are outside sharing food at family gatherings,. Many of us will bring our pets along. But did you know that …
Chester County recently entered the “Yellow Phase” of Covid 19 recovery. For many of us, the ability to return to work or other activities outside of our home will be a welcome change. But how will our furry companions react to our departure? Many of us have been their constant companions for months. Some of …
A few lions and tigers at the Bronx zoo began to show signs of Covid 19 infection after coming into contact with an asymptomatic zoo employee. Officials tested only one tiger because obtaining samples requires anesthesia for the large cats. The sick cats had dry coughs and loss of appetite. The World Health Organization (WHO) …
With most people staying home during Covid-19 shutdowns, on-line shopping for medications, pet foods and supplies has exploded. On-line requests for prescription items need a veterinarian’s approval. This takes time away from our doctor’s ability to care for our patients in need. Filling these requests also indirectly places a financial burden on our hospital. We …
Our feline friends are living longer thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine, better home care and nutrition. However, with longer lives come chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis. We frequently see older dogs with arthritis. Studies reveal that feline arthritis is more common than we once thought. We want to help our aging felines stay comfortable …
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Cat owners know that cats can be fussy creatures. Cats rule the house. And they have rules for what behaviors they will and will not tolerate from us. Once we do something to annoy our cats, we have to pay the consequences. They may hiss, walk away in disgust, or even lash out with claws …
Resolutions to improve our habits are something many of us make every New Years. Most of us don’t live up to our own expectations. For pet owners there is help. Make New Year’s resolutions that include your pets! These will give you the extra motivation you need to have a healthier and happier 2020.
All of our dogs are aging. Giant breeds will age more quickly than smaller breeds. For example, a Great Dane is considered to be a senior by 5-6 years of age, while a Chihuahua is a senior around 10-11 years. However, age is not a disease. Improved medical and nutritional care can make a difference …
It was not long ago we defined older cats as eight and above. Now it is not uncommon to have an sixteen to twenty year old cat. Improved nutrition, indoor living and advancements in veterinary care have all contributed to better feline health and well-being. Read on and see what practical things you can do …
