A few months ago, I realized that my pets weren't getting the exercise they needed every day. I decided that instead of focusing on cuddling with them every day, I wanted to make sure that they were healthy from the inside out. I talked with their veterinarian about appropriate exercise, and he gave me some great tips for keeping them active. Within a few weeks, we could tell a huge difference with our pets. They were happier and seemed to eat better than they did before. It was incredible to see the difference, and I knew that I owed it all to our vet. This blog is all about working with your veterinarian to resolve problems with your pets.
Posted on: 6 January 2016
One of the treatment options your vet gave you to treat the tumor in your cat's thyroid gland is radiation. This is normally a one time treatment with few side effects. Your cat will live a normal life once the radiation has destroyed the thyroid tumor. Here is how this treatment works and what to expect when you get your feline companion home from the animal hospital.
Radiation and Cancer Cells
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Posted on: 6 January 2016
Like humans, your pet can potentially get diabetes, whether it's a bird, dog, cat or horse. Pets can have two types of diabetes. Type one mostly strikes young animals and is rare among animals. Type two is mostly acquired around middle age or late in life. If you are concerned about whether your pet has diabetes, more information about the condition is listed below.
Causes and symptoms:
In mammals, diabetes is a condition where the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin to metabolize carbohydrates.
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Posted on: 15 September 2014
Parvovirus, commonly called just "parvo," is a virus that is a common concern for puppy owners. Puppies in particular are susceptible to parvo because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. This virus causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, which can lead to acute dehydration. Dog may also be lethargic and have no interest in eating or drinking. Parvo requires emergency medical attention. A vet will give your dog intravenous fluids and replenish his electrolytes.
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