As a small animal veterinarian and practice owner, I am constantly searching for the most up-to-date treatment options and therapies for our pets. I purchased a Multiwave Locked System (MLS) Cold Laser, and it has revolutionized pain management, treatment of inflammation and wound healing for my patients. We are overwhelmed with positive responses from patients using this new form of treatment.
Summer is here, and with temperatures reaching all-time highs, it is critical that pet parents understand the dangers of heatstroke in dogs, including signs to look for, how to treat heat stroke or heat exhaustion in dogs and, most importantly, the best ways to prevent this emergency from happening.
A pet emergency often happens at the most inopportune times. On a Sunday when your veterinarian is closed, at 8 PM after business hours, or at 3 AM when you are trying to sleep. About 20 percent of these phone calls are true emergencies, and the other 80 percent can wait and schedule an appointment with their veterinarian. It can be very stressful when your pet is not acting like him or herself, and you are fearful that there is a medical emergency. Learning how to detect a true pet emergency, especially for cats, can help pet parents remain calm in situations when their pets are not acting right. So, here’s how you can differentiate between emergency pet care that requires immediate medical attention and a medical issue that can wait for a scheduled trip to the veterinarian.
As much as we all love the charm and magic of the holiday season, we don’t always enjoy the cold weather and staying indoors—and neither do our furry friends. But the outdoors comes with its own hazards for pets, including some you may not expect. For instance, did you know that rain showers and melting ponds can pose dangers to pets? I am always advising pets parents not to allow their pets to drink from puddles. Dirty water and puddles can harbor bacteria and parasites that can pose health hazards to pets.
Therapy dogs and their owners become volunteers who visit hospitals, schools, hospice, nursing homes, libraries, shelters, disaster areas and other places where dogs are asked to provide comfort, affection, love and happiness to people in need.,Jump to section What Is Dog Therapy? What Requirements Are Needed To Become a Therapy Dog? How Does My Pet Receive an AKC Therapy Dog Title? How Do I Prepare My Dog To Pass the AKC Therapy Dog Test? Where Can We Go To Deliver Dog Therapy?
With celebs like Bella Hadid and Avril Lavigne getting vocal about their struggle with the illness, the conversation around Lyme disease is growing—as it pertains humans, that is. But what about Lyme disease in dogs and cats? As pets are also able to contract the illness, Dr. Alison Birken, DVM, of Victoria Park Animal Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is here to share what all pet parents need to know. Few things are more terrifying to the pet parents I work with in my veterinary practice than seeing ticks on their beloved pets. Not only are the little pests creepy and crawly, but ticks can transmit dangerous diseases, including Lyme disease in dogs and cats. Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection that is transmitted by ticks and can cause an array of ailments, making it vital for pet parents to understand the symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs and cats, as well its treatment and how to prevent this disease.
Isolating just why a cat keeps peeing on their human’s bed is the first step to correcting the situation. In all cases, the cat is communicating some sort of a problem or issue, and simply ignoring their unwanted behavior will not make it go away. Here are a few potential reasons why your cat is peeing on your bed: Your Cat’s Heath If your cat is peeing outside of the litter box anywhere at all, a trip to your veterinarian is in order first. Diseases, such as diabetes, feline interstitial cystitis, feline urinary tract disease (FLUTD), or even a urinary tract infection, can cause this behavior. Jealousy and the Single Cat Jealousy over other cats (or even other people) being added to the household can cause a cat to urinate on the bedding, clothing or other belongings of his chosen human. Cats do this to mark their territory and re-claim what they think belongs to them. Although some behaviorists may not agree, I do believe there is a certain amount of “revenge” involved as well when a cat pees on the bed, which is why only their special human’s bed and belongings get targeted. Stress and High Anxiety Peeing outside of the box can also occur when cats feel stressed or anxious. Some of this came into play in Tiger’s situation; separation anxiety in particular drove Tiger to seek solace in Nikki’s belongings when she was away, soiling on them to be sure the other household cats knew these items were his. Cats dislike change, so look to recent changes in the household that could be causing your cat to feel stressed. Litter Box Unhappiness The litter box itself, the location of the box and/or the type of litter being used could all be causing your cat to pee elsewhere. Putting the box in a high-traffic location, not having enough boxes on all floors of your home, and/or using a cat litter your cat finds unpleasant are all sure to have your cat looking for more pleasant surroundings to use instead.,Jump to section Why Is My Cat Peeing on My Bed? How To Stop a Cat From Peeing on the Bed
As much as we all love the amazing Thanksgiving food and festivities, so do our pets. However, the festive dishes we love so much can be dangerous foods for dogs. To keep your pup safe and healthy during your Thanksgiving dinner, check out our list of typical autumn and Thanksgiving foods that are toxic for our pets, what clinical signs you may see, and what you need to do if your dog eats these foods at Thanksgiving or any other time of the year. If your dog eats any toxic foods, call your veterinarian for guidance or take them to the nearest veterinary or pet emergency clinic. You can also call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.
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