Emergency Planning for You and Your Pet As Hurricane Matthew approaches the U.S. and the east coast of Florida you may already know this... but are you and your pet prepared — or are you waiting until the storm arrives? Hurricanes, like floods, brushfires, and tornadoes, can be frightening … [Read more...]
Cat nutrition is top concern of feline owners
Nutrition is the number one topic that cat owners want to talk about with their veterinarian, according to a Royal Canin survey of 1,001 cat owners. However, the survey showed that three in five cat owners do not regularly take their cats to veterinarians. Compared to dogs, cats are three times as … [Read more...]
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month
Behavioral changes in your patients can be a key indicator of pain. And this month is the perfect time to pay more attention to potential patient pain so you can do something about it. In September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM), a multi-disciplinary organization … [Read more...]
CPR: It’s not just for humans
The AVMA has a family friendly video to demonstrate CPR. Janet Olson, veterinary cardiologist, involves her children to demonstrate and cover everything pet owners need to know to administer CPR to a pet. Veterinarians can use this video for websites, social media or blog posts. It is also a … [Read more...]
July Fourth Fireworks: Awesome for Humans, Terrifying for Pets
Tips for keeping your dogs, cats and other pets safe and happy during summer celebrations Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing lights of fireworks, but they can be terrifying and overwhelming for pets, and possibly hazardous. On the Fourth of July, so many pets are frightened and … [Read more...]