Feline Facial Expressions: They Aren’t Always Obvious
Cats can be very subtle with body language and facial expressions when they are starting to feel stressed, which is why sometimes, they can almost seem bipolar. We had a great example to share with you when some Sphynx kittens came to see us! Here are 3...
Ferrets – 10 Things To Know About The Jokers Of The Animal World
Ferrets are some of the biggest personalities in the animal world - in some of the smallest packages! If you're looking for a different kind of pet than a dog or cat, a ferret might be a great choice for you! Here are 10 fun ferret facts! 1. Ferrets are...
Vaccines – What You And Your Pet Can Expect
Going into the new year, you know your pet will be needing their annual vaccinations again! Most pets do fantastic, but for some pets - vaccines can cause some normal side effects that last for 1-2 days. Here are things you can expect to see and things you...
Bite Prevention – It Starts With Body Language
Dogs are great communicators! That may sound impossible unless we are living in the movie Up!, but it actually is true. It's all about body language. Dogs give us many clues about how they are feeling and what they may be thinking based on their body...
What To Do When Your Dog Eats Chocolate
It's that time of year when we have more chocolate around the house than usual (well, unless you're Tyler or Dr. Graves, a couple of our resident chocoholics). That means a few more opportunities for your pets to get into your stash. Don't panic, we are...
A Letter From Dr. Hayes – Inflammation: It’s Not Just About Sprained Ankles And Bug Bites
Hello to all of our fantastic pet owners, I just wanted to take a moment to talk to you about a serious problem that many of our dog and cat companions may be facing. Many of you have probably already heard about conditions involving inflammation, either...
What’s So Good About Fish Oil? 5 Dog Diseases It Can Help Treat
Recently in the clinic, we've gotten in some new Omega 3 supplements for your cats and dogs. Omega 3's are only able to be processed in pets from fish oils...check out the benefits of getting your dogs on this essential fatty acid supplement. 1. Treatment...
Top 5 Things You Need To Know About Heartworms
Heartworms are not something you want to have to deal with - but Florida is one of the most at-risk states for the disease. Here are the top 5 things we think you should know... 1. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquito bites Heartworm larvae live in...