By: Dr. Karen Stasiak As the weather warms up, deer ticks that have been lying dormant over the winter are beginning their nymph life stage. This means they’re at the prime stage to bite and potentially transmit Lyme disease to you and your dogs. Adult deer ticks can be active in the fall, winter, and early spring when ambient air temperatures exceed 40 degrees, so […]
By: Dr. Sam Gilbert Pet owners often wonder ‘why’ when it comes to their dogs and cats. One very common ‘why’ that many dog owners ask is, “Why does my dog eat grass?” While there are many dogs that do it, the answer is not a simple one, and mostly speculation. But it’s important to understand what may be behind your dog’s grass eating and […]
By: Dr. Sam Gilbert With the dog days of summer upon us, there aren’t many things more refreshing than cooling down with a popsicle. Dogs also love frozen treats, but many traditional popsicles — store‐bought or homemade — are either high in sugar or contain ingredients that are dangerous to dogs. Ingredients to be mindful of avoiding when creating your own homemade dog popsicles include (but are […]
We are so happy to have our clients and patients back in the building. It does not seem real how much time has passed. Many of you have told us over the passed year and a half how much you have missed the staff, and we have missed you all too! There are many new and interesting products and services that Companion Animal Hospital is […]
Panting is a typical doggie behavior, but you may wonder why it occurs, or whether your pet’s panting is excessive or unusual. Researchers have looked at dog panting to determine its causes; what they discovered may surprise you. What Is Panting in Dogs? Moderate to rapid open-mouthed respiration is a normal dog and puppy behavior that lowers body temperature and also gets oxygen into the dog’s bloodstream. […]
Dear Valued Client, As you may be aware, Royal Canin, one of the largest canine and feline food manufacturers has been performing dismally since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Royal Canin has increasingly failed to deliver ordered products on time and with reliability. Hill’s, though not nearly as bad as Royal Canin, has recently had their own issues with reliability. Dr. Anderson has aggressively confronted […]
Urinary Blockages in Cats, It is an EMERGENCY! A urinary blockage occurs when there is an obstruction in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. When this happens it is difficult or impossible for a cat to empty the bladder, making it a life-threatening emergency. If your cat is having trouble urinating (see list below), do not delay […]
For many dogs, going on an outing in the family car is an enjoyable adventure. However, for dogs that experience motion sickness, car rides are anything but enjoyable, no matter how fun the destination may be. What Causes Dog Car Sickness and Motion Sickness? Motion sickness in dogs can result from conflicting sensory signals that are sent to the emetic (vomiting) center in the brain. […]
We wanted to share this letter that we received from Elanco regarding their Seresto Flea and Tick Collars.
By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS These days, animal poison control centers receive thousands of calls across North America about accidental xylitol poisoning in pets. Xylitol Is Dangerous to Dogs: The Killer in Your Kitchen Cabinet Back in the 19th century, when people wanted to get rid of a rat infestation they went to the chemist shop and right off the shelf bought arsenic or cyanide. […]
