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 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