The 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. Mild… Read More

“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

An unknown and unusual culprit of disease in animals (cats and dogs included among others), Pythiosis is a systemic and deadly infection caused by a fungus-like organism called Pythium insidiosum. It can be found in wet areas like swamps or in standing water such as ponds, and dogs can become infected when they jump, hunt,… Read More

We receive so many emails from happy pet parents every day that we wanted to make sure all these pets got a chance to be featured on our blog! In our ongoing series, “Happy Tales,” we get to share a little bit of these pets that not only make their families joyful, but those of… Read More

Not only is Healthy Paws dedicated to helping our customer’s pets, we also have many pet parents on staff who have enrolled their furry family members as well! A member of our Customer Care Team, Katie, has a sweet pup named Easton who has suffered multiple chronic conditions. We reached out to get her story,… Read More

Cats suffer from urinary tract infections, blockages, and kidney issues rather frequently, and their symptoms can sometimes all seem similar. Blockages can be life-threatening; if a cat has a urinary blockage, this condition can be fatal within 7 days, so any symptoms of urinary distress should be brought up to your vet at once. When… Read More

Just before Harley’s fourth birthday, pet parent Annette noticed that her beautiful Labradoodle began to have seizures. They took her to the vet and were told that Harley had a brain tumor and only four months to live. Here’s Harley’s story. “Harley is such a sweet, wonderful dog pal to have around – always by… Read More

When pet parent Jamie noticed a blood blister on the top of her dog’s tooth, she was a little worried. Guinness, the family’s Bernese Mountain Dog, had a few other bumps on his gums, so she contacted her vet. “The flesh colored lumps were not that worrisome but a separate raised, black bump on his… Read More

We receive many emails from happy pet parents every day, and we wanted to make sure all these pets got a chance to be featured on our blog! In our ongoing series, “Happy Tales,” we get to share a little bit of these pets that not only make their families joyful, but those of us… Read More

As many pet parents know, if a dog is limping, it may be a symptom of something rather serious. Whether a dog has been injured roughhousing at the dog park or simply on the nightly jog, conditions that affect mobility usually mean a trip to the vet. One such injury is “luxating patella,” or in… Read More

“It started five years ago when Esme, our Miniature Australian Shepherd, was only three,” begins pet parent Sandy. “A growth was found near her rectum by her groomer. It was thought to be your standard, everyday lipoma, which is a common, harmless fatty tumor that can often just be left. But because of the location… Read More