Practice News

WHICH PRODUCTS ACTUALLY WORK AGAINST FLEAS AND TICKS??? Fleas continue to be a big problem in our area, but some flea products on the market are less effective than others and some have become less effective over time. The most dangerous Tick for our pets is the Paral ...(cont.)

Dental care is an important and expanding area of pet health. Often, after we have performed dentistry, our patients’ parents tell us that they act more energetic and playful than they have in years!! The condition of our furry friends teeth directly impacts o ...(cont.)

SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER WHEN HEAT STROKE BECOMES A RISK FOR OUR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS. What are the signs, and how can you prevent this life threatening situation? Heat stroke (Hyperthermia) is an increase in body temperature that occurs when the body cannot cope wit ...(cont.)

PURRS, CHIRPS, HISSES AND SNARLS.....WHAT EXACTLY IS YOUR CAT TRYING TO TELL YOU? Growing Up,  a mother and kittens need to talk... A stray tabby gives birth to a litter of three kittens under the  bush in a backyard. As she nurses them, she purrs; as they suckle, ...(cont.)

OUR PETS BECOME PART OF OUR FAMILIES, BUT UNLIKE THE CHILDREN, THEIR SAFETY IS SOMETIMES OVERLOOKED.  Here is some advice that can help keep your beloved pet safe.  When travelling in a vehicle, it is illegal to have an unrestrained pet. ie. Dogs are t ...(cont.)

  RECENT YEARS HAVE SEEN MORE AND MORE FELINE FRIENDS LIVING PERMANENTLY INDOORS. Indoors, Kittens do especially well, but adult cats can also adapt, as long as they are supplied adequate enrichment in their environment. Cats are natural hunters, and should ...(cont.)

A NUMBER OF OUR PATIENTS HAVE EATEN POISONOUS PLANTS AND UNWITTINGLY POISONED THEMSELVES. These included both dogs and cats. There are a large number of potentially poisonous plants in our gardens which inquisitive pets can munch on by mistake. Sometimes this can be fatal ...(cont.)

HI THERE. MY NAME IS COPERNICUS AND I BELONG TO THE CUMINES PACK. I had a strange experience the other day that I would like to share with you... I am now 6 months old and I’m pretty much a big boy now. I’ve lost all my baby teeth and my big teeth have come through ...(cont.)

SHOULD I GET PET INSURANCE? It’s a question we often ask ourselves, usually after an unexpected visit to the vet or prior to getting a new pet. Often we wonder if pet insurance is worthwhile but unfortunately accidents do happen and sickness or injuries do occur. In ...(cont.)