by Healthy Paws | Jul 23, 2016 | Dog Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Care, General Health, Illness & Disease
My dog ruptured what?? – Torn Cruciate Ligaments The most common cause of sudden lameness in dogs is a torn cruciate ligament – so chances are, you know of someone, whose dog who has had a “cruciate”. Several ligaments tie together the 6 bones of the stifle (knee)...
by Healthy Paws | Jun 25, 2016 | Adoptions, Cat Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Care
Why does my cat need a rabies vaccination? She never goes outside! An incorrect comment that I hear frequently, is “my cat only stays inside, she doesn’t need shots.” Today I would like to focus on one of those “shots”, the rabies vaccination. Rabies is a virus...
by Healthy Paws | May 21, 2016 | Cat Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Health, Illness & Disease
One of the most common conditions resulting in weight loss despite a good appetite is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is usually thought of as a disease in senior cats but can be diagnosed as early as 6 years, with an average patient age of 13 years old. Symptoms...
by Healthy Paws | Apr 9, 2016 | Dog Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Care, General Health, Illness & Disease
What is heartworm and why does my vet recommend testing and preventatives for it? April is heartworm prevention month. Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease in pets that is transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes and leads to heart failure, significant lung...
by Healthy Paws | Mar 12, 2016 | Cat Care, Dog Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Care, General Health
Why is chocolate poisonous to my pet when I love it so much? Chocolate contains an ingredient called theobromine. Theobromine is a compound similar to caffeine Theobromine is what causes the toxicity to our pets. It is found in differing levels depending on the type...
by Healthy Paws | Feb 27, 2016 | Adoptions, Behavior, Cat Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Care, General Health
Odds are, if you have ever had a cat, you know the noise of the “scritch-scratch” of kitty claws. (Our kitten’s name is “Kitty Claus!”) No one wants to have their grandmother’s rocker or the new carpet shredded by Kitty Kruger. What can pet owners do? Let’s talk...
