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Lois has CKD

My sixteen-year-old cat Lois was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in early 2015. She was dropped off at a veterinary hospital as her owners at that time could no longer take care of her. It was there that she was diagnosed with CKD, and there, about a year and a half later, that I […]

Vestibular disease in companion animals

The vestibular system is a series of nerves, nuclei, portions of the brain, and organs of the inner ear that control the body’s sense of orientation and balance, helping the animal to understand movement. This system allows the animal to compensate for both their own movement and outside forces such as gravity, providing the ability […]

Pet’s nutrient’s

The 6 Ingredients to Proper Nutrition for your Pet (and why they are Important!) Most pet owners often think about how they can help keep their animal’s active, happy, and healthy. There are many factors’ that add up to make this happen, and one of the main ones is nutrition. Which treat is good for […]

Parasite Prevention

As the summer is fast approaching, our furry companions are excited to get outdoors and stretch their legs. Of course, as pet owners we worry about protecting our animals against parasites like ticks and fleas that can hop onto your pet; but what about internal parasites? Unlike ticks and fleas, internal parasites are ones that […]

Lyme disease

Lyme disease is an interesting organism as there are many differences between infection in humans and in dogs. After being bitten by a tick that has transmitted Borrelia burgdorferi, 80% of humans will develop a rash and flu-like symptoms. Joint pain often ensues with 15% of people developing neurologic abnormalities and 5% of people developing […]

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