So your dog’s just been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, or you just welcomed a cute cuddly puppy into your home who is part of a breed genetically predisposed to get hip dysplasia. Either way, we’ve put together a really helpful list of treatment and management options so you know just what to expect down the road!
“Hip dysplasia.” As a dog owner, these are two words you don’t want to hear during a conversation with your veterinarian. Fortunately, advances in veterinary medicine and a range of management options make it possible to keep a dog with hip dysplasia happy and healthy for years to come.
In this video, Dr. Michel Hardaker explains the "ins" and "outs" of giving dogs bones. She makes the great point that while some bones are safe for dogs to chew on, it's important to cautious. Bones that are sharp or oddly shaped can injure a dog's mouth or stomach, cause choking, or cause digestive problems. Bones that are big and smooth, however, can be safe and occupy a dog's time for hours.
Summer’s here, and that means there are some important things to think about when it comes to your pets. Warm weather can be dangerous for our pets. It’s hard for pets to keep cool when the sun is beating down, and that’s because animals don’t sweat like people do. You probably knew that dogs cool themselves through panting, but did you know that they sweat through their paws too? When there is only hot air for a dog to breathe, it’s a lot harder for that dog to keep cool.
We’ve all experienced it, and in many neighborhoods you can hear more than one: the continuous, barking of a dog ignored and left in the backyard. Does he want out? Does he want food? It’s likely he just wants to be a part of his family. It’s unfortunate, but it happens. Some dog-owners think the best place for their dogs is outside, all the time.
In this video, Casey explains why it's important to take consult your veterinarian if your cat is having frequent accidents outside the litter box. The cause could be behavioral, but it could also be caused by an underlying medical condition.
Declawing cats is a very controversial issue! It’s a decision that each pet owner must make for themselves after talking with their cat's veterinarian.
Our friends at the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have this to say: "The American Animal Hospital Association is opposed to the declawing of domestic cats unless all other attempts have been made to prevent the cat from using its claws destructively or when clawing presents a significant health risk for people within the household."
Pain relievers like Tylenol® can be fatal for your dog or cat.