08Nov

Kennel Cough

Kennel Cough Kennel cough!  Yikes!  No one wants to hear that diagnosis.  Kennel cough is highly contagious and its classic honking cough can linger for weeks.  Your sick pooch will have to be isolated.  Doggy daycare and the dog park will need to be put on hold.  Fortunately, most kennel cough infections are mild and […]

25Sep

Covid-19 and Dogs

Covid-19 and Dogs The last few years have been difficult.  The global pandemic caught most of us off guard causing fear, worry and confusion.  Initially, veterinarians answered questions for dog owners using knowledge of similar viruses and extrapolating results from human data.  Now with the knowledge that time has brought we have more information.  But […]

07Aug

Signs of Dehydration in Dogs and Cats

Signs of Dehydration in Dogs and Cats Do your favorite felines have their own hydration station?  Does your best pooch have easy access to fresh clean water at all times?  If not, they should!  Just like us, cats and dogs are made up primarily of water.  Virtually every system in the body relies on proper […]