Vet Talks
Demystifying & Managing Pica in Cats
Vet Talks 3 mins readDealing with unique feline behaviors, like Pica in cats, might seem perplexing, but fear not—this guide is here to shed light on the intricacies of your kitty’s habits. Like addressing any other condition, understanding Pica in cats is crucial for providing the best care for our furry friends. So, What is Pica in Cats? Pica...
Read MoreVet Talks: What is Arnica And Can It Be Used For Pets?
Vet Talks 2 min readArnica is a classic sunflower with bright yellow flowers and is found in the alpine regions of North America. It has traditionally been used in western herbalism and homeopathy for discomfort and bruising. Whether the discomfort stems from arthritis or muscle bruising or trauma, arnica can be used topically for your dog or cat as...
Read MoreVet Talks: Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats
Vet Talks 2 min readDental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health and is linked to other health problems. Your pet’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year (or twice a year in senior patients) by your veterinarian to look for early signs of a problem and keep your pet’s mouth...
Read MoreVet Talks: Why Give a Multivitamin to a Healthy Pet?
Vet Talks 2 min readWhen our pets are healthy and young, it’s natural for us as pet parents to wonder ‘is it really necessary to give my healthy dog or cat a multivitamin?’ The answer is simply—yes. Vitamins are necessary for life. They help to regulate body processes, protect the body from environmental toxins, and break down nutrients such...
Read MoreVet Talks: Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Vet Talks 3 min readHypothyroidism in dogs is one of the most common diseases we see at the Animal Wellness Clinic (Dr. Cook’s veterinary practice). A thorough understanding of the disease and the symptoms will help with early diagnosis and treatment. Below is an explanation of the complicated and all-encompassing disease of hypothyroidism in dogs. What is hypothyroidism? The...
Read MoreVet Talks: Discomfort Awareness in Pets
Vet Talks 3 min readOne of the most important things to know as a pet owner is how to tell when your dog or cat is in discomfort. Discomfort can be a signal of a life-threatening issue. Signs of discomfort (even the subtle signs) will be more obvious to you if you have a good idea of what your...
Read MoreThe Importance of Deworming Your Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readIntestinal parasites are diagnosed in cats and dogs daily in veterinary practice. Animals that sniff, slurp, lick, hunt, and eat, as well as gobble anything in their paths such as dirt, trash, and poop, are bound to pick up parasites. Though some dogs and cats do not show obvious signs of infection, others can have...
Read MoreVet Talk: Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Vet Talks 3 min readCushing’s disease or hyperadrenocorticism in dogs is an endocrine disease resulting in a set of symptoms observed when the body is exposed to excess cortisone over a long period of time. It commonly affects middle-aged dogs and the most common breeds affected are poodles, dachshunds, and beagles. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal...
Read MoreVet Talks: How to Help Behavior and Anxiety Problems in Pets
Vet Talks 3 min readThink we humans are the only ones who get stressed out and act badly? Well, that’s simply not the case. Dogs and cats also suffer from severe anxiety. In fact, in our veterinary practice, it is very common to see anxiety problems in pets. Our dog patients can suffer from anxiety to exhibit destructive or...
Read MoreVet Talks: Kennel Cough in Dogs
Vet Talks 2 min readAny coughing dog that comes into my clinic is a red alert—is it contagious, is it heart disease or neoplasia? It is important to isolate coughing dogs from other dogs until a diagnosis is made. One common diagnosis is kennel cough. Kennel cough in dogs is a respiratory infection caused by bordetella bronchiseptica and canine...
Read MoreVet Talks: Integrative Care For Cancer in Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readIn our veterinary clinic, one of the most common and unfortunate cases we’ve presented with is cancer in pets. As an integrative veterinary practice, the owners who see us are seeking help with how to improve quality of life, extend life with holistic therapies, or ease chemotherapy side effects. Diet, supplements, acupuncture, physical therapy, and...
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