Dogs

We used to believe that laryngeal paralysis was a standalone condition. Recent research shows that it’s a bit more complicated.

Routine wellness visits are a great way to help your pet live a healthy life for as long as possible. These visits can also help to catch potential health issues earlier and may help you avoid additional costs associated with treatments if disease goes undetected.

 A typical wellness visit might include:

 A physical exam

Veterinarians look for changes in your pet’s teeth, weight, joints, skin, and ears. These changes may be signs of illness.

Diagnostic screening tests

Tick encounters are increasingly hard to avoid. A new study from IDEXX shows a connection between one of these conditions—chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and dogs exposed to infected ticks.

If your dog is having anal sac problems, there is help.

Common pet emergencies that bring dogs into the ER during fall.