Q: My dog has a eating disorder, she never gets filled up? Vet said to feed her 1/4 cup of food twice a day, with green beans, but she sneaks, gets into garbage, toilet paper, baby diapers, gross, what can I do? She's way overweight, small dog? A: Your dog does not have an eating [...]
Q: My cat suddenly has what is referred to as "Alarm Clock Cat." She recently picked up the habit of meowing at the same time every morning between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m., which she never used to do. We've tried feeding her at different times (late at night/early morning) and that doesn't always work. Suggestions? [...]
Q: We just adopted (2 days ago) a little dog that cowers at times. We plan to make an appointment, but what to do in the meantime? A: Congratulations on your new adoption! Hattie is a lucky girl. Cowering can be normal behavior for a little dog and is quite common for dogs that have [...]
Q: I have a small chihuahua; she recently started losing weight when we got a new dog. Is there anything I can give her to make her start gaining weight? She has never really been a big eater, and I am afraid to give her dog treats off the shelf. I have seen on the [...]
This article is a care guide provided by VetLearn.com. Halloween Hints — No Fright, No Fear for Pets This Year! Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year, and it’s natural to want to try to involve your family pet in all the activity. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that [...]
This article will address the dangers of pet obesity, the causes of obesity in dogs and cats, how to determine if your pets are overweight, and how to manage obesity. Obesity is one of the most common diseases we see at Animal Care Clinic – and also one of the most dangerous. We know that [...]
This article will address how to examine your pet’s mouth, how to treat dental infections, what happens if you do not have your pet’s teeth professionally cleaned, how to provide good home care, and a few comments about anesthesia free dentistry. Bad breath can be caused by oral problems or even stomach and upper intestinal [...]
This article came from VetLearn.com When temperatures outside reach dangerous levels, the temperature inside the house can, too. Keep fresh water available, and make sure your dog has a cool place to spend the day. Bring your dog indoors if a heat advisory is issued, or if severe weather (heavy rain, high winds, flooding) is [...]
Provided By: Webster Veterinary Supply Easter grass. I love Easter baskets and fill mine with colorful artificial grass that really screams, Spring is here! If you do the same, remember to keep the Easter basket out of your pet's reach. Consumption of artificial grass can cause minor gastrointestinal problems like constipation or vomiting OR [...]
There are so many interesting news stories out there about pets and other animals, veterinary medicine or other animal related topics! Each week we'll be gathering some stories that might be interesting to you, so keep posted each week for new stories! Hopefully you'll find the information is some of these articles useful and interesting! [...]