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Preventive Care & Wellness

  • This handout outlines the various health registries in existence that strive to improve the health of dogs and cats. Included in this list are the Canine Health Information Center, Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Companion Animal Eye Registry, Animal Registry of Certified Health, and the Cat Phenotype and Health Information Registry. Also discussed are canine breed-specific registries, along with the National Pet Microchip Registration.

  • Just like humans, dogs derive health benefits from regular exercise. An important aspect of facilitating, enhancing, lengthening, and strengthening our relationships with our canine companions is to keep them strong and fit through physical activity.

  • Your older cat requires more care and attention to make sure they have the best quality of life. If they have certain medical conditions, that will factor into what they can do and how often they may need to see your family veterinarian. It's important to spend time with your cat to keep their stress low and monitor for changes.

  • Your older dog requires more care and attention to make sure they have the best quality of life. If they have certain medical conditions, that will factor into what they can do and how often they may need to see your family veterinarian. It's important to spend time with your dog not only for social interaction but to stimulate their mind.

  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, degenerative disease that worsens over time. This handout discusses steps you can take to help your cat deal with osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD). In addition to medications that may be prescribed by your veterinarian, other treatment options such as weight loss, exercise, and complementary therapies such as chiropractic and physiotherapy are outlined.

  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, degenerative disease that worsens over time. This handout discusses steps you can take to help your dog deal with osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD). In addition to medications that may be prescribed by your veterinarian, other treatment options such as weight loss, exercise, and complementary therapies such as chiropractic and physiotherapy are outlined.

  • Care of Open Wounds in Cats

    Una herida es una lesión que provoca un daño en la piel y/o en las capas más profundas. Una lesión puede ser abierta, como un corte, o cerrada como una contusión o moratón.

  • Care of Open Wounds in Dogs

    Las heridas varían en función de: 1. Su causa: heridas punzantes, abrasiones, laceraciones, etc. 2. Su localización: abdomen, ojos, patas etc. 3. Su grado de contaminación: limpias (quirúrgicas), contaminadas (infectadas) etc.

  • Fight Wound Infections in Cats

    Los gatos tienen un instinto muy territorial. Se pelean con otros gatos para proteger su territorio o para adquirir más territorio. Por tanto, las heridas por peleas son muy frecuentes en gatos. Se considera que el 90 % de las heridas infectadas en gatos se producen por mordeduras de otros gatos.

  • While the holidays add excitement to the winter months, we cannot forget about indoor and outdoor toxins frequently seen at this time of year. Keeping your pets healthy and safe will help keep the holidays stress free.