As pet owners we all tend to closely observe our pets. We know their habits, behaviors and routines. So when something doesn’t seem quite right….what should we do? As a veterinarian I always consider the pet family’s observation the most valuable clue we have in evaluating health. Of course sometimes we all push the panic… Continue reading
As the holidays approach various threats to your pet increase in likelihood. With Halloween just around the corner there is no more potentially serious substance available than chocolate. While there are many myths regarding chocolate such as causing parasites or imminent death with the ingestion of small quantities the truth is that chocolate can be… Continue reading
Let’s assume that any laboratory abnormalities have been dealt with and that we still have a limping dog or lackadaisical cat and X-rays (radiology or imaging) have revealed arthritis of one or several joints. There are certain joints that are more typically affected in some species as well as even breeds within these species. It… Continue reading