How can I make my pet safe during the holidays?
The question every veterinarian wishes they were asked before Christmas. How can I make my pet safe during the holidays? Nothing can spoil holiday cheer like an emergency visit …
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I received a puppy for Christmas, now what?
ANSWER: Without hesitation, the first thing to do is make an appointment with your veterinarian (if you do not have one, your first examination at our office is performed …
Can my pet be in the car with me in the winter?
ANSWER: Just as your vehicle can become a sweatbox in the summer, it can also become a freezer in winter, so it is recommended that you not leave your …
Is it OK to walk my dog outside in the winter?
ANSWER: Walks outside may need to be shorter and make sure you rub and clean your pet off when you return, as they may pick-up chemicals from the ground …
Is it OK to leave my dog outside in the winter?
ANSWER: Everyone is aware of hot weather problems for pets, but cold temperatures pose a significant risk also. There is much debate about what temperatures are the limits for …
Are dogs paws safe in the snow?
Winter can be a difficult time for a dog and his paws. One of the biggest problems to healthy paw pads is the salt used to melt ice on …
My pet lost a tooth the other day, do I need to do anything?
Answer: Yes – see your local veterinarian as soon as possible to examine the missing tooth pocket and other teeth. Missing teeth with exposed tissue can be very painful …
Should I be brushing my pet’s teeth?
Answer: Have you ever had a toothache? Is it painful? Moreover, I bet you brush your teeth, don’t you? However, if you never brushed your teeth besides lousy breath …
My kids like to give our kitten a little milk.
She loves it and quickly laps it up, but I’ve heard milk isn’t suitable for cats. Is that true? A: After a cat has weaned at 4-8 weeks they …
This winter my dog’s nose turned from black to a little pink, should I be worried?
A: There are several reasons a dog’s nose may turn a little pink. De-pigmentation or loss of pigment is usually harmless. It typically occurs in the winter and is …