For February, vets want you to remember to take care of your pet’s teeth! From stinky breath to painful complications, dental issues in pets can be serious business. Both cats and dogs can suffer from dental diseases and conditions that can drastically reduce their quality of life, or be a sign of something wrong internally…. Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on April 23, 2020 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Finding a lump on your dog may be a cause for concern. It is important to recognize masses can occur at any age and for a variety of reasons. These masses can be benign or malignant, and it is best to have them checked… Read More

As a pet parent, you probably bring your beloved furry friend for a doctor visit every year. If you’ve been skipping them, or if you’re wondering why we need to bring them in, veterinarian Kristonn Colborn gives us the skinny: So… why should my pet have an annual vet visit? Well, for every year of… Read More

Learn how marijuana affects pets and what you can do to keep your pets safe!… Read More

Skin problems and diseases are pretty common in dogs, ranging from a bug bite to a skin infection. The symptoms are easily recognizable: itching, licking, scratching, and overall discomfort expressed by your dog. If after inspecting the skin you find an irritated patch, or if it is red, scaly, or flaking, it’s a good time… Read More

A new puppy is an exciting addition to your family. While it’s easy to focus on all the fun a new four-legged friend brings into your home, it’s important to get them seen by a vet early on to set the course for a healthy and happy life. New Puppy Exam Plan to bring your… Read More

Diseases that affect the stomach and intestines are extremely common in dogs. They run the gamut of infectious diseases such as bacterial, viral, and parasitic, to noninfectious disorders such as tumors, bloat, and obstruction. The symptoms are usually pretty obvious: vomiting, loss of appetite, foaming at the mouth and drooling, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on January 6, 2020 by Sarah Wallace, DVM Just like humans, dogs’ hormones can sometimes get out of balance. One example of hormonal imbalance that usually affects middle-aged and older dogs is Cushing’s disease, also called hyperadrenocorticism, which means excessive cortisol production caused by an abnormality in either the adrenal gland or… Read More

Obesity is a huge issue in the Western World—and not just for humans. Around 35% of dogs and cats in the US suffer from obesity. It is clear that pet obesity is much more complex than simply overeating or under-exercising. It is a real and physiological condition that takes hard work to overcome. It should… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on December 20, 2019 by Sarah Wallace, DVM Normal dogs will scratch and groom themselves intermittently as they see fit. However, some dogs will excessively itch or chew on themselves to the point of self-trauma.  When the itchy area becomes red and wet, a condition called “acute moist dermatitis” has developed –… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on June 17, 2020 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Has your beloved dog gone from racing around with abandon to limping, hopping, or moving more slowly lately? If so, he or she might be exhibiting signs of canine hip dysplasia – a genetic disease of the hip joint. Dogs with this common condition have ball-and-socket… Read More