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Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Pets
June 11th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMIf there’s one word that can make a pet parent’s heart drop, it’s ‘cancer.’ Unfortunately, our pets are not spared from this dreaded disease, as much as we would like them to be. Like people, pets can develop many types of cancer, one of which is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Keep reading to learn more… Read More
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Pets
06/11/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMIf there’s one word that can make a pet parent’s heart drop, it’s ‘cancer.’ Unfortunately, our pets are not spared from this dreaded disease, as much as we would like them to be. Like people, pets can develop many types of cancer, one of which is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Keep reading to learn more… Read More
June 11th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Heart-Healthy Diets for Pets
06/10/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMOur hearts are amazing, beating billions of times over our lifetimes to keep blood flowing through our bodies. The heart works like a well-oiled machine to ensure that each part of our body receives the blood, oxygen, and nutrients needed for proper functioning. To keep human hearts healthy, we are encouraged to eat a heart-healthy… Read More
June 10th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
6 Ways to Celebrate International Hug Your Cat Day
06/04/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldThe obvious way to celebrate International Hug Your Cat Day — which takes place every year on June 4 — is to give your sweet kitty cat a hearty hug. That’s a bare minimum must, though, if you ask us. There are so many other ways to make the most of this day, and we’re sure… Read More
June 4th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Pain in Cats
05/31/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMOne of the challenges of veterinary medicine, and pet ownership, is deciphering what an animal’s body is saying to us. Because our pets can’t use words to tell us what’s wrong, we have to ‘read’ their body language to figure out what’s going on. Understanding an animal’s body language can be especially challenging when it… Read More
May 31st, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Feline Panleukopenia
05/24/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMIf you have a cat, you’ve likely heard your veterinarian mention a disease called feline panleukopenia. Feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease, is now relatively uncommon, thanks to the widespread use of effective vaccines against the disease. Although your cat is unlikely to develop feline panleukopenia, it is still worth learning a… Read More
May 24th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Which Household Insects and Spiders are Toxic to Pets?
05/20/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMThe sight of an insect or spider in your home is probably an unpleasant surprise. Despite our best efforts at pest control, spiders and insects can still manage to find their way inside and set up shop. As a pet parent, you may wonder if the different types of household insects and spiders are toxic… Read More
May 20th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Asthma in Cats: Otis’s Story
05/07/2019 by Colleen WilliamsThe first Tuesday in May is “World Asthma Day” – did you know that cats and dogs can have asthma too? Symptoms and treatment are very similar to human asthma – people and pets with asthma suffer from chronic inflammation and constriction of the small passageways to the lungs, which can make breathing difficult…. Read More
May 7th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
How to Give Pills to Your Pet
05/04/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM“Ugh, I hate taking pills.” Can’t you imagine our pets saying this when it’s time for them to take their medications? Administering those pills is not necessarily a walk in the park for pet parents, either. Most pet parents probably want to give their pets their pills as quickly and painlessly as possible. This article… Read More
May 4th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Foxtails & Why They’re Dangerous for Dogs: Libby’s Story
05/02/2019 by Colleen Williams“In August 2018, my dog, Libby, was admitted for a high fever of unknown origin,” begins pet parent Tiffany. “An ultrasound revealed Libby had ingested a foxtail and it was wreaking havoc on her insides, having traveled down her back and lodging itself between her second and third vertebrae. Surgery was scheduled to remove the… Read More
May 2nd, 2019 by Colleen Williams
