How Can You Take a Dog’s Temperature? Step By Step Guide
Key Takeaways Keeping tabs on your dog’s health doesn’t always require a trip to the vet. Sometimes, it starts with a simple temperature check. Whether your dog seems a bit off or you’re doing a routine wellness check, knowing how to take their temperature at home is a skill that can make a big difference. […]
Vitamins and Supplements That Fight Disease in Dogs
Vitamin and supplement support is important for maintaining optimal health in cats and dogs. There are many clinical situations where extra vitamins or supplements can even help prevent or treat chronic disease tendencies in pets. From a holistic perspective, the leading factors of various degenerative and inflammatory diseases center on inadequate nutrition, as well as […]
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick-borne disease that has been seen in increasing numbers in recent years, as veterinarians are doing more and more testing for tick-borne diseases. There are several species of ticks that may be involved, but the American Dog tick is the most common one […]
How To Tell If Your Dog Has A Fever
Do you think your dog might have a fever? Dogs get fevers because, like us, their body can use temperature fluctuations to fight bacteria and viruses that make them sick. Sometimes, though, a fever can go on for too long, or it can be too high, which can lead to organ damage. When your dog […]
How To Tell If Your Dog Is Sick
Dogs can’t tell us when they’re not feeling well, so it’s important to know what symptoms may indicate that your dog is sick. Here are some of the most common symptoms that dogs experience, and how to decide if your dog is sick enough to warrant an emergency vet trip. If you’re concerned about your […]
How To Care For Dogs Exposed To COVID-19
Has your pet been exposed to COVID-19? Thankfully, there is no evidence that dogs or cats can get sick from it, and experts say that the chances of pets facilitating the spread of the virus between people is low. Even so, we are still learning how COVID-19 can affect our pets. Through an abundance of […]
6 Subtle Signs That Your Cat May Have an Illness
With February being National Cat Health Month, this is an excellent time to ensure that our feline companions are healthy and well. In addition to annual wellness examinations and vaccination updates, it is important to have cats evaluated for chronic disease at least once yearly. As I have explained to clients over three decades of […]
Understanding Demodectic Mange (Red Mange)
Unlike sarcoptic mange, demodectic mange (red mange) is generally not contagious. Demodex mites are found on every dog, however, dogs with weak immune systems are more inclined to develop demodectic mange due to the dog’s body being unable to naturally fight off the parasites. Signs of demodectic mange include patches of dry, scaly skin and […]