Some Risks of Poor Nutrition Diabetes, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, bladder stones - no, these aren’t illnesses that only humans experience, they’re also some of the negative consequences of obesity in pets. And just like with human health, they can sadly also shorten a pet’s lifespan. Proper nutrition and exercise are important steps to prevent excessive [...]
Elliott's Story The Diagnosis When Elliott, a Jack Russell/Poodle mix, was 12 year old, he was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Disease. His owner was devastated by the diagnosis, but wanted to do whatever was necessary to give him the best quality of life and make sure he was healthy and happy for as long as [...]
"When I look into the eyes of an animal I don't see an animal, I see a living being. I see a friend, I see a soul."AD. Williams
According to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 35% of pets were considered overweight in 2005. This is definitely a cause for concern. Just as in humans, that excess weight can be very dangerous for our furry companions and can lead to a shortened life expectancy. This is where you come in. Your pets need your help to [...]
Most of us know at least a little bit about Diabetes Mellitus in humans but did you know that cats and dogs can develop Diabetes Mellitus as well? Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and it affects cats and dogs as well as humans. When there [...]
One of the most frustrating things that my clients complain about is the pet who can not stop scratching his ear. They will scratch all night keeping everyone awake. No one is comfortable and most definitely the pet. The most likely reason for this is an ear infection. This occurs when the yeast and bacteria [...]
As the weather becomes colder here in Southern Ontario I am seeing fewer itchy dogs, however there are those who do not find relief from this annual freeze. The itchy dog is one of the most frustrating types of patients in my profession. The dog is uncomfortable and finds it hard to find relief [...]
Do we really need to be reminded that dogs shouldn’t be left in cars in the summer? I wish we didn’t but unfortunately there are still deaths and hospitalizations occurring from this very thing. In this article I will discuss this as well as some other summer hazards and what we can do to prevent [...]
Atopy or more specifically Atopic Dermatitis is defined as the genetic predisposition toward the development of allergies manifested as symptoms in the skin. The cause of these allergies is often the same things that results in allergic rhinitis symptoms in humans and includes things such as: Dust mites Molds Pollens from grasses, trees and other plants. Insect bites such as fleas. These [...]
One of the causes of dermatitis, or an itchy dog can be a food allergy or sensitivity. We dont know why some dogs react to foods while others dont but when they do it can cause quite a bit of discomfort. Food should be harmless but for unknown reasons some dogs will react to [...]