Iams issues a recall on ProActive Health Smart Puppy Food
Dogs owners beware - major recall on Iams dog food.…
Critter talk: Cats and electric shock
Electric shock (i.e., direct contact with electricity) is not very common in cats, especially adult cats. Nevertheless, it does occur. Young cats that are teething or are curious are most…
Critter Talk: How to live with diabetic pets
My pet has been diagnosed with diabetes. Is it time to panic? Perhaps not.…
Critter Talk: Does your dog have a thyroid problem?
Veterinarians often say that they see patients in clusters. One week might be "diabetes" week; the next is all about inflammatory bowel disease. This week it's about hypothyroidism.…
Critter Talk: Does my dog have cataracts?
I see a lot of older dogs in my veterinary practice. One of the more common things that I hear from owners is that they think their dogs have developed…
Dog Breed of the Week: Boxer
The Boxer is a short-haired, medium-sized breed with a square, short muzzle. Originating from Germany in the 1800s, the breed is related to the Bulldog, and was originally bred as…
Critter talk: Anesthesia free teeth cleanings questionable
Dr. Jenny has some serious questions about this relatively new practice and she discusses it here.…
Ten signs of cancer in pets
Cancer is a frightening prospect for people, and sometimes just as frightening in our pets, primarily because they can't tell us where it hurts.…
Critter Talk: Disease Outbreaks in Horses
Are any of you out there horse owners? I am, and when we had an equine herpes virus type 1 (EHV-1) outbreak here in the western states this summer, let…
Critter Talk: The “Blocked” Cat
Male or female, purebred or domestic shorthair, any cat can develop a urinary condition like Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), stones, or infection. But when the cat in question is a…
Critter Talk: Mange in cats
Demodicosis, or mange, is an inflammatory skin disease in cats that is caused by various types of Demodex mites not visible to the naked eye. Find out about it…
Critter Talk: Parvovirus on increase in adult dogs
Veterinarians in Mesa County, Colorado are reporting an increase in cases of adult dogs suffering from parvovirus. One hospital saw eight of these patients in a two week period. …
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