Comforts of Home Veterinary Services

06/04/2020

Pet Insurance: this is limited data but I had a great experience with Pet's Best and a client had a horrible experience with 24 Pet Watch. Just FYI.....

03/16/2020

FAQ about coronavirus and pets:https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/covid-19-faq-pet-owners.pdf

10/09/2019

I am so excited to recommend a great cat boarding facility in Madison. The owners are fantastic when it comes to cat comfort and care. https://hotelsisal.com/

Need a place to board your cat while you're on vacation, on a business trip or remodeling? Now offering boutique cat boarding in Madison, WI.

08/14/2019

Veterinary diet and nutrition articles from veterinarians who dedicated 3 additional years of training and their careers to this topic. An amazing resource worth sharing: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/

Our three board-certified veterinary nutritionists are here to help demystify the often confusing world of pet nutrition. Our goal is to provide accurate, trustworthy information to help dog and cat owners learn how to select the best food for their pets throughout their lifetimes.

06/30/2019

The FDA today for the first time publicly identified 16 pet food brands most frequently associated with heart disease in dogs https://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=53973

U.S. FDA tallies 560 dogs affected since 2014

06/28/2019

As grain free diets have become more fashionable, we have seen an alarming increase in the number of dogs develop significant heart heart disease (Dilated CardioMyopathy/ DCM). There is mounting evidence that it may be secondary to being fed a grain free diet, especially those containing peas and lentils. As of yet, the mechanism has not been identified, however, given the data, it is prudent to advise against feeding grain free diets, especially those that contain peas and lentils.

This is even more important if you have a breed predisposed to this type of heart disease: Golden Retriever, Boxer, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane and Cocker Spaniels.

Signs of DCM do NOT occur until the heart can no longer pump effectively. These signs include: (lethargy, weakness, weight loss, collapse, coughing, and difficulty breathing). If you notice any of these signs in you dog, they should be evaluated by a veterinarian ASAP.

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out.

(Written by Dr. Bates at MVS in Madison.)

03/29/2019

Lots of great articles and you can search by species and topic: https://www.ddfl.org/resources-publications/pet-behavior-handouts/

03/15/2019

With the first taste of spring yesterday, it's a good time to make sure any pets going outside are prepared with flea and tick prevention. Call or email for recommendations. 608-622-1963 Want to help with human Lyme disease and ID any ticks you find on yourself? https://thetickapp.org/

The Tick App project is a tick exposure behavioral study conducted by researchers by research from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and Columbia University members of the Midwest and Northeast Centers of Excellence for Vector-borne Diseases.

01/30/2019

Great training videos (also on youtube): http://www.simpawtico-training.com/

01/10/2019

Old myths about dog behavior debunked (good for vets and owners): http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/stop-fake-news-debunking-pet-behavior-myths

Does Max ‘know he’s been naughty’ after pooping in the house? Will ‘socialization’ in the dog park cure Daisy’s anxiety? Set the record straight with your veterinary clients by correcting some common misconceptions.

01/10/2019

Puzzle feeders for cats, purchase or DIY: http://foodpuzzlesforcats.com/

Welcome to Food Puzzles for Cats, a one stop resource for information about feeding your cat using foraging toys! We were inspired to create this website after we published our paper about food puzzles in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery with Drs. Tony Buffington and Leticia Dantas! We fel...

01/10/2019

A great resource for cat owners: https://catfriendly.com/cat-care-at-home/how-to-feed-a-cat/

What we feed our cats is very important, but an often-overlooked aspect of cat heath is how we feed them. Providing the proper environment for feeding will make your cat happier and help them avoid overfeeding or underfeeding.

04/11/2018

Here's a link for a nice tick ID chart. Hopefully you never need to consult it.
http://files.dvm360.com/alfresco_images/DVM360//2016/03/16/4aa1f31d-06c5-4c68-899d-e2d2b02d3b54/veterinary_tick%20comparison-handout_AJF.pdf