Inspiring Pet Tails

What is Canine Distemper? Canine Distemper is a contagious and viral illness that usually affects young and not vaccinated puppies. It can attack the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It’s an enveloped virus very concentrated in respiratory tract secretions and it is also found in body fluids, like urine. It is...

Medicinal mushrooms are mushrooms that are used as medicine. They have been used to treat infections for hundreds of years, mostly in Asia. Today, medicinal mushrooms are also used to treat lung diseases and cancer. They are completely safe for pets on their own, or as an adjunct with chemotherapy. While there are over 100...

Cats are particularly conscious of aroma, taste, and texture. Even something as simple as breaking a kitty’s routine can prevent them from going about their regular food routine. Nor do you want to turn feeding time into an emotional battle with your kitty! What we have noticed is that every kitty is unique in this respect,...

Daisy is one adventurous pup. She always seems to be on the move with her brothers, Elliot and Hugo. Daisy is a giant breed and was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease last year. Cushing’s disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones which can result in symptoms like increased thirst and urination,...

Pets need dental care too! It is easy to overlook your pet’s oral health. Most pet owners will rarely catch a glimpse of their furry friend’s teeth. Out of sight, out of mind. But it’s extremely important to keep an eye on your pet’s dental hygiene and take steps to prevent excessive tartar buildup or...

Neca is a 15-year-old Yorkie- Terrier Mix. Coming in at a whopping 10 lbs, she may be small but she is a tough and brave cancer fighter. She has had her issues with kidney disease and pancreatitis as well.  Her mom, Ana came to us in mid-December.  She knew her little girl needed the added support...

During my practical in veterinary school, I saw so many animals fighting cancer. Dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, cows. Each and every time, it was heartbreaking. But with my cancer cat Frederico, who suffered from feline lymphoma, it was especially difficult. Frederico appeared in my life at a time when I probably needed him most....

Pet mom Ashleigh has two beautiful Pittie Mixes. Meet Talladega and Georgia Blu. Dega is a 43 lb Pittie/Corgi, and Georgia Blu is 52 lb Pittie Mix. Between all the zipping around and walkies in the forest, modeling for their mom’s art, and trying out tasty new snacks – these two wanted daily supplements to support their...

Congestive Heart Failure in dogs is a condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood and hence, reduces the oxygen that the body’s organs need to function normally. Lala was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in August 2018. She had to take four medications two times a day and was barely able to walk...

Lymphoma in dogs is a malignant form of cancer that begins with specific white blood cells and lymphocytes growing out of control. Common symptoms can include: Breathing difficulty Enlarged lymph nodes around face, neck or backs of legs Lethargy Poor or lack of appetite Weight loss Weakness Unusual lumps or bumps Conventional treatment options for...