Bland Diet for Dogs: Tips for Feeding Your Pet
While bland is synonymous with dull, uninteresting and unimaginative, a bland diet for dogs is actually very useful in some cases, so if it has been recommended for your dog to be on a bland diet, here is some helpful information about it.
Diabetes in Pets – Understanding and Managing Care
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease where the body cannot use glucose (a type of sugar) normally. Glucose is the main source of energy for the cells in the body and it comes from the food pets eat, is transferred to the bloodstream and brought to the cells. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, […]
Which Plants Are Safe, Dangerous, or Deadly for Pets?
Gardening can be a fun and relaxing hobby, and many people garden in areas that are easily accessible to their pets. Because of this, it is good to know which plants are considered safe and which can be dangerous should your cat or dog get into mischief in the garden by digging up, chewing or […]
Breaking News: Canine Influenza near Arnold, Maryland
On August 16, veterinarians in coastal Maryland confirmed a case of Canine Influenza Virus according to WMDT.com. In this case, the patient was a dog vacationing with its family from the Northeast when the virus was discovered. Our veterinarians are recommending all dog owners ensure their dog’s vaccinations are up-to-date immediately! Even if you and […]
Thunderstorms….Is your pet afraid?
Why You Shouldn’t Use Acepromazine (“Ace”) For Fearful Pets By: Dr. Kelly Stern Many pets are fearful and anxious when it comes to things like vet visits, nail trims, car rides, thunderstorms and fireworks. They show this by exhibiting behavior such as: excessive panting, pacing, shaking, destructive behavior, hiding, being “clingy”, etc. Unfortunately, many pets […]
Spring has Sprung but so has Pet Allergies
By Dr. Lindsay Laird It’s that time of year again the flowers are blooming, the weather is warmer , people are sneezing, and pets are itching. Spring is definitely here and unfortunately that means allergy season has arrived as well. In people, seasonal allergies tend to manifest as sneezing, nasal discharge, and itchy, watery eyes. […]
Happy National Train Your Dog Month
By Dr. Lindsay Laird Happy National Train Your Dog Month! Not aware that January is National Train Your Dog Month? It was started in 2010 to raise awareness about the importance of training and socialization for a pet’s well-being. It makes sense for it to be the month of January given that the holidays often […]
Do you know what heartworm prevention really is?
By: Dr. Leslie Carr Every year I get the questions: “Do I need to keep my dog on Heartworm prevention through the winter?” “Do I need to keep my older dog on heartworm prevention?” “Does my cat need to be treated?” The short answer is yes. And, there are many reasons why. Monthly heartworm prevention […]
Beating the Heat: Protect your Pet in the Summer
The heat and humidity are here for the next few months! As you know when the thermometer reads 78 degrees, it just might feel like 92! Why is that? Temperature is multiplied by humidity creating what is called the heat index! How can this affect your pet?
BREAKING NEWS – CANINE INFLUENZA OUTBREAK.
Recently at a well-traveled dog show facility there was an outbreak of the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) in the Southeast. The confirmed cases have been documented from Florida to Virginia, with the potential of coming even farther north.