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  • Allergies & Your Dog

    Approximately one out of every five dogs suffers from some type of allergy.  Although allergies cannot be prevented, they can be controlled. What is an Allergy? An allergy is a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to every day substances such as insect bites, foods and chemicals, pollens, molds, and house dust.  The offending substances that cause these hypersensitivities are called “allergens.” Reactions can vary in severity from mild discomfort to fatality.  Dogs … Read More »

  • Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

    For both males and females, spaying or neutering provides certain health benefits as well as eliminating distress and distraction for your pet.  Why Should I Neuter or spay My Pet? “Spaying” is the procedure used for female pets.  “Neutering” normally refers to the procedure used for male pets.  Spaying or neutering your pet has many benefits for both you and your pet: Eliminates the reproduction of unwanted or homeless puppies and kittens. It is not … Read More »

  • How To Perform CPR On Your Pet

    In the event of an emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation may be required to save your pet’s life.   If your dog is unconscious and cannot be aroused, is physically unable to move or is not blinking when touching the corner of their eye, or have pale mucus membranes (the color of their gums is white or  bluish) this may be a situation where your pet requires CPR.  CPR is ideally performed with two people but can be … Read More »

  • 4 Facts about Lyme Disease

    Lyme Disease has been in the forefront in the news lately.  The following are a few facts that may be useful to you:   Lyme Disease is tick-borne bacterial disease that affects people and animals.  It can be transmitted to you or your pet by infected ticks that live in woods and long grasses.  The ticks can range in size from as little as a grain of rice to almost as large as a small … Read More »

  • What Is An Emergency?

    It is only natural to become worried when your pet becomes ill or is injured.  You must then decide whether he should be taken to your veterinarian immediately because it is an emergency situation, if a call for an appointment is all that is required, or even if it is only minor and temporary and needs no medical attention at all. The following will hopefully help you in making that decision. 1.  Almost any problem involving the … Read More »

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