November is National Senior Pet Month and the perfect time to share tips on caring for older pets. Pets today are living longer, thanks to new medications, advances in treatment, and more research on how to best keep pets healthy at all ages. Like most people, pets will often require different care as they age, including... Read More
October 13 is an important day for pet health, as it is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Obesity is one of the most serious health risks facing pets today, because it is linked to so many critical diseases, including osteoarthritis, diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, hypertension, and more. It is such a serious health... Read More
Do you know how to manage chronic pain in your pets, or how to recognize if they are living with pain regularly? September is Animal Pain Awareness Month and is intended to help pet owners learn to recognize the signs of pain in their pets, as well as help them understand the range of pain management therapies available... Read More
It is nearly September, or as it is known in the veterinary community, Animal Pain Awareness Month.
As pet owners, we hate to see our pets in pain or uncomfortable, but unfortunately, it’s not always easy to identify how our pets are really feeling, particularly when they have chronic pain. Learning to recognize the... Read More
There are many reasons a dog might need orthopedic surgery, including a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) or a developmental orthopedic disease, such as elbow or hip dysplasia. A pet being overweight or obese can increase the risk of needing surgery, can contribute to the development of osteoarthritis and joint... Read More
