Mar 26, 2018 | By Species, By Topic, Cats, Dogs, Nutrition
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, diabetes affects 1 in every 200 cats and 1 in every 400-500 dogs. While there are serious symptoms and consequences of this disease, proper management can help to keep diabetic pets in good health. Diabetes...
Oct 10, 2016 | Avian, By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Exotic
Time takes a toll on us all. The same is true for our animal companions. As our pets age, they begin to suffer from a variety of common maladies: osteoarthritis, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, kidney failure, glaucoma,...
Feb 19, 2016 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dental, Dogs
A dog’s or cat’s breath should not be overly odiferous. If you are noticing a bad smell coming from your pet’s mouth or a change in their breath, it can be an early indicator of a more serious medical problem. The most common odor-causing problem we encounter is a...
Jan 8, 2016 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Nutrition
All animals, from cows to corn snakes, and everything in between, can suffer from obesity. It is a fact of physiology. Calories go in and energy comes out. If the calorie input is greater than the energy output, then the body stores the excess energy as fat. When we...
Mar 26, 2015 | By Species, Care & Wellness, Cats
Yes, cats can get diabetes. But how is an owner to know? The most common indicator that a cat may be developing diabetes would be an increase in water intake along with an increase in urination. In multi-cat households, this may be more challenging to observe....
