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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Meet Roxie - she’s been a regular at daycare for almost a year! She enjoys playing tug - of - war and chasing her best friends Chance and Miles around the yard! She’s a lot of fun to have around and to play with! 🤍🤍🤍🤍 ... See MoreSee Less
Cats can rotate their ears 180 degrees! The cat in this picture is exhibiting airplane ears - usually meaning they are in a defensive mode and/or curious about something. Cats communicate a lot with their ears and can show what kind of mood they're in. ... See MoreSee Less