Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Either way we know your pets are getting gifts! Here are some of Dr. Conley’s favorites for under the tree this year. Cats 1. Indoor Hunting Feeder - Unleash the lioness in your cat! I’m really excited about this one as it is a novel idea that can [...]
There are so many things to be thankful for in our lives and our pets are definitely at the top of the list! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to spend time with our pets and our family and show our pups and kitties just how much we love them. However sharing our rich Thanksgiving meals [...]
It’s that time of year for pumpkins, dressing up, and spooky fun, and our four legged friends now have so many options to join in the fun! Whether they are dressing up as witches, ghosts, princesses, or just greeting all the trick or treaters, here are a couple of tips for a fun and safe [...]
Summer can be as much fun for our furry friends as it is for us. Unfortunately, they can also suffer the same heat related illnesses. Pets are not able to dispel heat from their bodies as quickly as humans and this can cause a rapid rise in body temperature. Once the body temperature elevates, the [...]
Canine influenza, also known as Canine Flu is a relatively new virus. The first strain, H3N8, originated from a horse flu virus and was identified about 15 years ago. After the initial outbreaks, the virus often caused mild illness, but a new strain, H3N2, has proven to be much more contagious and powerful. This strain [...]
With the climate in this region, heartworm disease is an ongoing issue. Heartworm disease develops when a dog is bitten by a mosquito carrying microscopic heartworm larvae. The larvae are then deposited into the dog and quickly begin their migration into the dog's bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream the larvae makes their way to the [...]
Just as you hit the snooze button and roll over, something seems amiss. What is that smell? And, as you open your eyes, there stands your feline friend, yawning out that bad cat breath of which jolts you from your slumber. For cat owners, one of the more common complaints is bad breath. Unfortunately, beyond [...]
Unfortunately, pet arthritis, especially in our seniors, is an extremely common problem. As we become more and more aware of this issue in pets we are detecting it early and sooner. Arthritis can certainly take a toll on our pet patients, but that doesn’t mean that we need to stand by helpless. In fact, [...]
Although many senior pets require specific care and support, modern veterinary advances and active owner involvement can make senior pet care a gratifying, worthwhile endeavor.
Your pet’s health is not unlike the construction of a building. Early in his or her life, you lay the foundation for good health and a long life by establishing good nutrition and exercise routines, and we may help you add new floors to your pet’s “building” with vaccinations and parasite prevention. But if your pet [...]