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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Did you know August 22 is “Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” So why am I telling you about this in June? Many cat owners panic at the thought of wrestling with their cat to get them in the carrier. Then the howling and possible soiling of the carrier during the car ride....
Meet Millie - she's a Cocker Spaniel that has been coming to APS Daycare since 2018; she has become quite the regular! Millie loves to spend her time here cuddling with the kennel staff, ensuring we give her all of the love and attention. Her BFF is a golden doodle named Cozmo and together they enjoy sun bathing when the weather is nice and sunny. Thanks for being such a sweet dog and always putting a smile on our faces!! Make sure you check out our Boarding Board in our lobby! ... See MoreSee Less
Dogs are actually not colorblind!! They have dichromatic vision which means they have limited color perception and can only see shades of blue and yellow. ... See MoreSee Less