Why Preventative Health Care is Important for Dogs
Those wise words directly relate to the healthcare of our pets. Avoiding illness is always better than treating it, so let’s explore ways to “prevent” rather than “cure.” How often should my dog see the veterinarian? Since dogs age at a faster rate than humans, they should see their doctor more often than we see […]
Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Dogs
The American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association have paired up to develop preventive canine healthcare guidelines to help veterinarians and dog owners keep dogs healthy and happy. These are scientifically grounded clinical guidelines to help veterinarians elevate the standard of care to improve patient health, quality of care, and quality of […]
Dental Disease in Dogs
How common is dental disease in dogs? Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians. Over 80% of dogs over the age of three have active dental disease. Unfortunately, few dogs show obvious signs of dental disease. Often professional dental cleaning and treatment comes too late to prevent extensive periodontal […]
Flea Control in Dogs
My dog always seems to have fleas. What can I do? Successful flea control involves both eliminating fleas from your dog and controlling fleas in your environment. Dogs and cats share the same fleas, and fleas can travel from one animal to another. Thus, it is important that all pets in your home are on […]
Nutrition, Skin, and Dogs
My dog sheds all the time and sometimes he gets sores where he has chewed himself. My veterinarian says he may have allergies and that he may need to eat a special diet. How can his diet make a difference in his skin and haircoat? As far back as 1953, veterinarians recognized the relationship between […]
Ultrasound Examination in Dogs
What is an ultrasound? An ultrasound examination, also known as ultrasonography, is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows internal body structures to be seen by recording echoes or reflections of ultrasonic waves. Unlike x-rays, which are potentially dangerous, ultrasound waves are considered to be safe. Ultrasound equipment directs a narrow beam of high frequency sound […]