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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...
Chocolate and Springtime Go Great Together. Chocolate and Dogs Do Not.
Spring has arrived. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and children are gobbling up their Easter chocolate. This means it’s also likely that dogs are finding, and eating, a lot of chocolate. Chocolate: A Delicious Holiday Danger Chocolate is one of...
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...
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...
There’s no such thing as dog breath!
By Dr. Lindsay Laird "There's no such thing as dog breath". One of my professors in vet school always started her lectures on animal dentistry with this statement. Initially I didn't believe her, but what she meant was that if an animal's breath smells bad there is...
Why Wellness Visits for Your Pet?
By: Dr. Leslie Carr A friend of mine was visiting me yesterday. She was deeply concerned about the love of her life, her 14-year-old Border Collie. Jaime’s brain is still very active, but the body is breaking down. This turned into a discussion of how long our pets...
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...