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Heart-Healthy Diets for Pets
June 10th, 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
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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 -
How To Train a Dog To Run
06/05/2019 by Colleen WilliamsOn National Running Day, learn how to train your dog to run with you!… Read More
June 5th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Why Your Pup Needs a Massage
06/03/2019 by OllieYou know that ahhhhmazing feeling you get after a massage, when every tight muscle has been relieved, and all those stressful feels have disappeared? Your pup wants to feel that way too! And we’re not just talking about a good belly rub. According to Jonathan Rudinger, L.M.T., RN, founder of PetMassage Training and Research Institute, “the primary… Read More
June 3rd, 2019 by Ollie -
Toxic Plants: Milkweed
05/31/2019 by Colleen WilliamsMost pet parents know usual suspects that can make our pets sick: xylitol, grapes and raisins, chocolate… but did you know about the many plants that can affect your furry friends? One pet parent, Dana, reached out to help us warn others about the dangers of a common backyard plant: milkweed and how it affected… Read More
May 31st, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in Dogs: Piper’s Story
05/30/2019 by Colleen Williams“At about 12:30 a.m. on a Sunday, our three-year-old Lhasa Apso, Piper, became very ill,” begins pet parent Nancy. “I was up with her all night and made an appointment with my vet early the next morning. He diagnosed her with a bacterial infection based on lab tests (bloodwork, urinalysis), then gave her a… Read More
May 30th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Cruciate Ligament Surgery: Brisket’s Story
05/28/2019 by Colleen WilliamsEvery year on May 28, barbecue fans celebrate National Brisket Day, a “holiday” that honors the famous cut of meat that’s known as much for Texas barbecue as it is a Passover tradition. But did you know plenty of people have named their pets “Brisket”? We reached out to our pet parents to share stories… Read More
May 28th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Rehabilitation for Orthopedic Injuries in Dogs
05/27/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMLike people, dogs can suffer from a wide range of orthopedic injuries. Physical rehabilitation is necessary to help repair these injuries and restore normal function to the affected limb. Proper rehabilitation reduces pain, strengthens muscles, and enables a smooth recovery back to everyday activities. Interestingly, canine physical rehabilitation is a relatively recent development, beginning when… Read More
May 27th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
05/24/2019 by ScritchThe quick answer: Yes, dogs can eat peas. Green peas, including sugar snap peas, snow peas, and English peas are safe to share with your dog. In fact, you may find that your dog already eats peas as they are a common ingredient in many dog foods. Dogs can eat peas fresh, frozen, thawed, or boiled… Read More
May 24th, 2019 by Scritch -
Can Dogs Eat Pomegranate?
05/21/2019 by ScritchThe quick answer: Proceed with caution. A small amount might be fine, but pomegranate tends to make most dogs sick. Pomegranates originated throughout the Mediterranean region and have been cultivated since ancient times. The fruit is high in vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and fiber. Pomegranates are also rich in antioxidants and often considered a… Read More
May 21st, 2019 by Scritch
