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Protect Your Pets from Heatstroke This Summer Hot, humid summer days could mean trouble for your pets if they become overheated. High temperatures and humidity levels increase your pet’s risk of developing heatstroke, a potentially deadly condition. What Is Heatstroke? Heatstroke occurs when your pet’s body temperature rises dangerously high. A temperature of 102.2 degrees or higher may mean that

Stress isn’t just a problem for humans; your pet can experience the negative effects too. Illness, changes in the usual routine or the death of another pet can lead to an increase in your pet’s anxiety level. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help your furry friend relax. Signs of Stress Your pet may not be

More than 15 million dogs in North America suffer some form of degenerative joint disease, better known as arthritis. Unfortunately, many dog owners are unaware of the pain their pet is experiencing, chalking up the slow movement to the effects of “old age.” Some dogs may receive daily doses of pain relievers and oral joint care supplements. Still others might

It’s doubtful that anyone would picture their family veterinarian swinging a light saber on the bridge of some galactic cruiser, but he or she may just have a similar technology available to help keep your pets comfortable during surgery. For more than 30 years, human doctors have used various types of surgical lasers to help people heal faster and with

How to Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer Your cat or dog probably enjoys the beautiful summer weather just as much as you do. Unfortunately, your pet’s chance of developing a heat-related illness or injury rises with the temperature. Whether your furry friend enjoys romps in the park with you or never ventures beyond your backyard, these tips can help

Thinking of getting a sugar glider? These tiny marsupials are energetic and friendly, making them popular choices as pets. Though they weigh less than a half-pound, they’re more closely related to kangaroos than they are flying squirrels. If you think a sugar glider would make an ideal pet for your family, here’s what our veterinary team would like you to

Massage Offers Important Benefits for Pets Have you given your pet a massage recently? The hands-on therapy isn’t just for humans but also provides a few benefits for our furry friends. Massage Relieves Aches and Pains Dogs and cats can’t complain about tight muscles, but that doesn’t mean that their muscles aren’t sore after a vigorous session of catch-the-frisbee or

Finding a Dog Breed That Matches Your Personality Will you soon be adding a new dog to your family? Selecting a breed that meshes well with your lifestyle and personality will help you make the best choice. Things to Think About Before Selecting a Dog Whether you’ve had dogs before or are considering getting a dog for the first time,

5 Health Problems That Affect Small Dogs Small dogs usually live longer than larger dogs, but their increased lifespan doesn’t necessarily guarantee good health. In fact, these five conditions and diseases are more likely to occur in smaller dogs. Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Breathing problems can be an issue in small dogs with short noses and muzzles, such as Shih Tzus,

Home and Veterinary Care for Pet Skunks If you’re an adventurous pet owner, you may love exotic animals such as skunks. You’ll be happy to learn that skunks can indeed make excellent domestic pets, but only if they receive the proper care to enjoy a happy, healthy life. Your veterinary team can help guide you along this learning curve while