Blog: Senior Pet Care
Canine Coughs by Dr. Gawen Thompson
At any given time during the ownership of a dog, you may encounter an episode of coughing. Often this can be viral infection known as infectious tracheobronchitis or “kennel cough”, but there are some other possibilities and it always helps owners to be aware of some of the subtle differences….
Fall Dangers for Pets
Fall is my most favorite time of year. The trees changing color, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Autumn is the most beautiful season in my opinion. But what we may not realize is that for our pets; the fall season brings with it some new dangers. Rodenticides: With colder temperatures, mice and rats…
Skin Allergies in Pets
An allergy can be considered an inappropriate reaction by the body to something it is exposed to. That exposure can be from inhalation, skin exposure, oral ingestion or injection (via insect bite or needle) of an offending particle referred to as an allergen. Classically we tend to think of rashes…
Pet Safety in the Summer: Beat the Heat
Temperatures have begun to climb these past few weeks, a clear indication that summer is here!! Not only are us humans feeling the heat, but our furry friends are too. After all, they are walking around in fur coats that they aren’t able to take off. Some easy ways to…
