by Heather Shirey | Apr 5, 2023 | Dogs, Wellness
Heartworm is a preventable, but severe and potentially fatal, parasite that infects dogs. How is a heartworm transmitted, and what does it cause? Heartworms can only be transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, young...
by Heather Shirey | Mar 13, 2023 | Dogs, Puppy, Wellness
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. The virus affects dogs’ gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact...
by Heather Shirey | Jan 23, 2023 | Cats, Dental, Dogs, Wellness
Did you know Dogs have 42 teeth and Cats have 30 teeth? A dental x-ray is an essential tool in the diagnosis and treatment planning of oral conditions in your pet as 60% of the tooth lies under the gums. We will be able to assess the tooth, root, bone, as well as...
by RoseCity | Jun 23, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, Uncategorized, Wellness
Canine obesity is never an easy topic to cover, but it’s a problem we see daily. Commonly, we think we’re feeding our pets as a way to show love. Yes, our pets need love, and so do we as pet owners, but feeding our pets as a sign of love can cause severe health...