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04/09/2025

Prevent Poisoning in Pets Poisoning in Pets. It’s not something we like to think about, but there are a number of items in and around our homes that are poisonous to pets. With any potential dangers or toxins, it is important to keep them out of paws’ reach. While accidents can happen, the less accessible these items are, the less likely your pet is to get into them!

Prevent poisoning in pets by keeping these dangers and toxins out of your pet's reach. If your pet ingests a toxic item, get help immediately.

04/02/2025

Plants and Pets. Plants are a great way to add color to your home. Unfortunately, not all of them are safe for pets — and some can even be deadly. Here are 10 common plants to avoid and their non-toxic alternatives. Please note that eating any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats.

Plants are a great way to add color to your home. Unfortunately, not all of them are safe for pets — and some can even be deadly.

03/29/2025

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03/26/2025

Periodontal Disease in Dogs. Periodontal disease (gum disease) is one of the most common diseases found in dogs. More than 80 percent of dogs show early stages of the disease by the time they are 3 years old. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque bacteria, and the immune system’s destructive reaction to it. Without regular cleaning, dental plaque accumulates and becomes mineralized, forming dental calculus or tartar. Once it has mineralized, dental calculus becomes much more difficult to remove.

Periodontal disease (gum diseae) is one of the most common diseases in dogs. More than 80 percent of dogs show early stages of the disease by 3 years old.

03/19/2025

Pancreatitis in Dogs. There are two forms of pancreatitis: acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis occurs with a sudden onset of symptoms and no previous signs of the condition. Chronic pancreatitis develops over time and is frequently recurrent. Acute pancreatitis can become chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatitis can lead to dehydration, organ damage, diabetes, insufficient digestive enzyme production, and, in severe cases, death. A variety of triggers for pancreatitis have been reported.

The pancreas produces hormones that help in the digestion of food. When it becomes inflamed, the disorder is pancreatitis.

03/12/2025

Pain in Dogs and Cats. Do you know how to recognize pain in your pet? Some signs are more obvious, such as limping or yelping, while others are more subtle, such as excessive grooming or a change in litter box habits.

How to recognize pain in dogs and cats by signs and behavior.

03/05/2025

Osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor in dogs, accounting for 85% of all canine skeletal tumors. While osteosarcoma is also the most common bone tumor in cats, primary bone tumors are relatively uncommon in cats to begin with. Osteosarcoma is also far less aggressive in cats than it is in dogs.

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor in dogs, accounting for 85% of all canine skeletal tumors.

02/26/2025

Obesity in Dogs. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 59% of dogs are overweight or obese. In animals, fat starts to accumulate around internal organs before it’s visible from the outside. That means by the time you notice your dog has gained weight, his health may already be negatively affected. - The Animal Medical Center obesity-in-dogs

How to tell if your dog is overweight or obese and how to help your pet lose weight. Animal Medical Center

02/21/2025

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02/21/2025

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02/21/2025

Still the best care for your pets – now with a fresh team of vets! Meet Dr. Melissa White, DVM! 💙🐾

02/21/2025

Still the best care for your pets – now with a fresh team of vets! 💙🐾

02/19/2025

Obesity in Cats. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 60% of cats are overweight or obese. In animals, fat starts to accumulate around internal organs before it’s visible from the outside. That means by the time you notice your cat is gaining weight, her health may already be negatively affected. A 10-pound cat only needs about 200 calories a day.

How to tell if your cat is overweight or obese and how to help your cat lose weight. Infograhpic about feline obesity. Animal Medical Center

02/12/2025

Ma*****na May Be Legal, But It's Toxic to Pets. Ma*****na contains a psychoactive substance called tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. This is the substance that gives humans a “high.” It is also the substance that makes ma*****na toxic to pets.

Ma*****na contains a psychoactive substance called tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. This is the substance that makes ma*****na toxic to pets.

02/05/2025

Lymphoma in Dogs. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell associated with the immune system. It is one of the most common types of cancer in middle-aged and senior dogs, accounting for 15 to 20 percent of all new cancer diagnoses. Lymphoma most often originates in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, or bone marrow, but can also affect the skin, eyes, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, or lungs. Some forms of lymphoma are slowly progressive and active monitoring, rather than treatment, is recommended.

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell associated with the immune system. Animal Media Center

01/29/2025

Lymphoma in Cats. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell associated with the immune system. It is one of the most common types of cancer in middle-aged and senior cats. In cats, lymphoma most commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, but can also occur in any organ in the body, including the lymph nodes, eyes, kidneys, liver, or spleen.

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell associated with the immune system. Animal Media Center

01/22/2025

Lyme Disease: Risk Factors, Signs, and Treatments. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Transmission of the bacteria can take between 24 to 48 hours after the tick attaches. Lyme disease can result in damage to the joints, kidneys, and nervous system. Lyme disease does not pose a significant threat to cats.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through the bite of an infected tick.