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The Dangers of Sticks and Bones Most dogs can’t resist a good chew. Many dog owners turn to bones and sticks to keep their pets entertained. Although dog’s wild ancestors did chew and eat bones of their prey and possibly even chewed on sticks, it is not advisable to allow your pup to chew bones...

Clients often ask “How cold is too cold for dogs to be outside?” There is no simple answer to this. Every dog is different. Therefore it is essential to consider the following factors before you plan your dog’s winter adventures. In this issue of Vet Tech Rounds, I will share the different factors that can influence...

Easter is just around the corner and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate but to talk about RABBITS! Sure they are the first pets we can think of when it comes to the holiday, but did you know that their diets can be very specific and involve more than just carrots? A...

Eye infections can be common in dogs. They could be caused by bacteria or just simply a foreign object (dust or pollen) in their eye. Signs of an eye infection include discharge, runny/teary eyes, swollen eyelid, red eyes, rubbing of eyes, and/or sensitivity to light. Some symptoms are completely normal, while others are associated with potentially serious health concerns. Leia is...

Chronic renal failure (CRF) also known as chronic kidney failure is when there is a slow, progressive loss of kidney function, which eventually leads to permanent kidney failure. CRF is one of the most common forms of illness and death in older cats (though it can be seen in younger cats as well). Cats with...

Spring has finally sprung for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere! To celebrate the arrival of Spring and to give us something fun to do while social distancing due to COVID-19, we are having a virtual Easter Egg Hunt 2021! March 29-31, 2021 we will be hiding 3 eggs that look like the ones...

Cherry eye is a disorder that affects the third eyelid, also known as a nictitating membrane (NM). In this disorder, the gland of the third eyelid thickens and slips out of its proper place. This results in a red, swollen mass sticking out of the edge of the membrane, next to the lower eyelid. The...

Cushing’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...

Amanda, from Nature Angel UK, reached out to us when her family fur baby, Roxy, appeared to have an unusual sore below her mouth. Roxy, who is normally in good health, began to show the typical signs of a rodent ulcer (stomatitis). Poor little Roxy was brought to the vet to get checked out and...

If you have a feathered companion, chances are you’ve heard of, or sadly have experience with feather plucking or feather picking. It is important to answer the question “why is my bird plucking his feathers?” in order to help them stop. Why do birds pluck their feathers? Feather plucking behavior is also known as pterotillomania....