4 Facts Every Pet Owner Should Know About Fractured Teeth
Did you know? Your pet can fracture their teeth! Here are four facts you should know about fractured teeth in pets.#1: Pets can break their teeth in a variety of waysDogs most often damage their large upper premolar, or carnassial tooth, as well as their...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an incurable and almost always fatal viral infection that primarily affects cats under 2 years of age and over 10 years of age. It is caused by the feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), which is believed to be a...
Is Your Dog Fit For The Workplace?
Studies have shown that having pets in the workplace can boost happiness, productivity, and engagement. And, more companies than ever before are choosing to allow their employees to bring pets to work more often. But just because an employer allows it,...
Heartworm Disease In Dogs: What You Should Know
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal infection caused by heartworms, a type of roundworm that lives in the heart, lungs, and surrounding blood vessels of affected animals. Although it can be successfully treated, a heartworm infection can cause...
Protecting Your Pets From Parasites
We're here to keep your pet protected from illness, and prepare you for when the weird stuff happens in your pet's life!We want your pet to have a long, healthy life. For that to be possible, it’s important to take their health seriously and work closely with our...
We’re Here 24/7 For Your Pet’s Summer Emergencies
Summer is almost here, and that means more outside time with your animals! Of course, more outside time means more accidents can happen, and it's important to be ready for it!When things go wrong after hours, it’s good to know where to go. Animal Medical Center of...
Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth
One of the best weapons in the fight against pet periodontal disease is actually a very simple tool: a toothbrush.Some pet owners giggle, groan or roll their eyes when their veterinarian tells them they should be brushing their pets' teeth. The idea of sticking a...
Disease Prevention for Your Pet
When we hear "disease" in our pets, we often think of the ones that surprise us and were uncontrollable. Today, though, we want to focus on some of the ones that are preventable because we know that your pet's health is a priority, and that preventing a disease is...
4 Ways to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight
While a “healthy weight” is something people understand, more than half of dogs and cats are overweight. Overweight and obese pets are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, orthopedic disease, and more. Here are four ways to keep...
Household Toxins All Pet Owners Need to Know
March is Poison Prevention Month, and we want to help you keep your pet healthy. If you own a pet, you will want to know about these common household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet:Drugs. Have a headache? Take a Tylenol. But if your pet accidentally...