February is Pet Dental Health Month
Several veterinary associations sponsor Pet Dental Health Month every February to raise awareness of the importance of oral health. Good dental hygiene is just as important for pets as it…
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Indoor Activities for Your Pet
With the exception of winter sports enthusiasts, a great number of us tend to be less active in the winter compared to the summer. I, for one, am less…
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Diarrhea in dogs
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is the passage of unformed or loose stools, usually in increased volume and/or increased frequency. Diarrhea is not a disease but rather a symptom of many different…
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Fears, Phobias and Anxiety
Fears, Phobias and Anxiety How do animals show fear? Fear is a physiological, behavioral, and emotional reaction to stimuli that an animal encounters. The physiological reaction results in an increase…
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Top Five New Year’s Resolutions
The start of a new calendar year can signal a fresh start for pets as well as people. This is a great time for making some changes that can benefit…
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Top 5 Diet Myths/Misconceptions
Lucky 1. “If your pet has a skin condition, it’s probably a food allergy” Allergy symptoms can mimic the symptoms of other skin disorders. There are a variety of factors…
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Top 5 Benefits to Vaccinating Your Pets
1. Less Concern for Outdoor Pets Outdoor pets and pets who are socialized with other animals are more susceptible to certain diseases due to contact with foreign bodily fluids. Cats…
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Top 5 Warning Signs of Dental Disease
Dr Nosotti & Lynx 1. Bad Breath Bad breath is often one of the earliest signs of dental disease. If addressed at the earlier stages, we may be able to…
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Marijuana intoxication in pets is on the rise since its legalization
True Up until recently, marijuana intoxication has seldom been fatal. Second hand smoke can be a potential issue on your pets depending on level of exposure. Deaths are more commonly…
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Compost bins can be dangerous to dogs and cats
True There are numerous reasons not to let your pets snack in the compost bin. However, the decomposing and decaying organic matter has the potential to grow the mold Penicillium crustosum which…
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Feeding pets raw meat diets poses a health risk to humans
True The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stand united in their position (based on very robust…
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The nicotine contained in e-cigarettes is more toxic to cats and dogs than regular cigarettes
True Mild to moderate exposure to nicotine can occur when dogs or cats nibble on a nicotine patch, chew on nicotine gum, consume a cigarette or eat a small amount…
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Zoonotic disease or zoonoses are terms used to describe an infection or disease that can be transmitted from an animal to a human or from a human to an animal
True There is a large number of infections that can be passed between species, however, simple hygiene and common sense will drastically reduce if not eliminate the risk of zoonotic…
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