You scheduled your pet’s appointment a month ago. You arrive early and call into the hospital, following all the correct curbside protocols. The staff take your information. They tell you that someone will be out shortly to collect your pet. Then you wait. Finally, a masked person receives the hand off, and brings your pet …
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) …
Dog breeds differ in appearance because we humans selectively bred the dogs to look certain ways. This selective breeding also linked groups of behaviors to each breed. Retriever breeds like to retrieve. Beagles love to bark. Border collies are natural herders. New studies are beginning to identify the DNA links to these breed specific dog …
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 …
Does your cat ever make sounds that do not sound like a meow? Most of us with cats have heard the hisses, purrs and meows, but there are many more sounds that make up feline communication skills. Cats have a wide range of noises they use to communicate with their people and with other animals. …
We may be stressing out our dogs. Recent studies suggest that dog stress mirrors dog owner stress. Dogs and their owners can experience emotions and stress levels during various activities. The stress hormone, cortisol, was measured over months in both the dogs and their owners. Over the course of time the cortisol levels changed together. …
No one likes to go to the doctor. Many pets become distressed at the mere mention of the “V” word. Some are afraid of the carrier or terrified of being in the car. Pulling into our parking lot can set off howls of distress. Then there is that long walk through the front door, seeing …
Saying goodbye is never easy especially between kids and their pets. In veterinary medicine we have the unique ability to ease the transition of saying goodbye to our beloved pets with humane euthanasia. The process allows us to help children understand and learn to grieve in a healthy way. How we discuss pet loss with …
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We all love our pets and are always looking for new and improved ways to help them. New products and medications are on the horizon and much research is being conducted to show efficacy and safety of these products. CBC oil use in humans has been growing rapidly, but what about our pets? …
