by kelvin liu | Apr 3, 2020 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Safety
Please Note: There is limited information surrounding COVID-19 & animals. Continue to practice proper hygiene, physical distancing and minimize contact with animals as well as people. We will keep you updated as new information surfaces. Can animals develop...
by kelvin liu | Feb 27, 2020 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs
What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is characterized by the underproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent decrease in metabolic rate. In dogs, hypothyroidism is usually caused by one of two diseases: lymphocytic thyroiditis or idiopathic thyroid gland...
by kelvin liu | Jan 29, 2020 | Cats, Dental, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care
Tooth resorption affects 20-60% of all cats, its cause is unknown and it is very painful. Tooth resorption occurs when cells called odontoclasts destroy the roots of a tooth by resorbing the enamel and as the condition progresses, it destroys more of the tooth...
by kelvin liu | Dec 28, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care, Pet Tips
What is a urinary blockage? A urinary blockage occurs when there is an obstruction in the urethra (the tube in which urine passes from the bladder and out of the body) making it difficult/impossible for your cat to empty its bladder. What are the clinical signs? Signs...
by kelvin liu | Oct 29, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care
Has your pet recently been diagnosed with diabetes or are you just curious about diabetes in pets? November is National Pet Diabetes Month which makes it the perfect time to educate our clients about daily life with a diabetic pet. What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus...
by kelvin liu | Sep 4, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care
Vaccinating your pet has long been considered one of the easiest ways to help them live a long, healthy life. Vaccination is performed along with an annual examination by one of our licensed veterinarians. Vaccination is a procedure that has risks and benefits that...
