06
Jun 2018
Did you know that your dog can get the flu? It’s true, and unfortunately the dog flu has been wreaking havoc on New York City over the past couple of weeks. You may have noticed your k9 pal acting a little differently, maybe even feeling under the weather? These symptoms could be a sign of something much, much worse. What exactly is the “Dog Flu”, or Canine Influenza? Canine influenza virus (CIV) is one of the viral causes of kennel cough. Because CIV is a relatively new virus, most dogs have not......
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05
Dec 2017
Barking can be a normal means of communication for dogs. They may be alerting an owner to a stranger, danger, or simply playing. Barking may increase when any type of reinforcement is associated with it. For example, a barking dog that is fed as soon as ba rking starts will consider the food to be a reward and has learned to bark in order to obtain the food. Barking can provide a dog with a sense of satisfaction when any type of reward is obtained. However, incessant barking can be a part......
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05
Dec 2017
Brushing your pet’s teeth is the key to maintaining good oral hygiene. As a result, dental cleaning procedures at your veterinarian are less likely to be needed, and bad breath (halitosis) is reduced. Brushing the teeth also helps spare a dog or cat oral pain: periodontal disease, a painful condition that occurs when inflammation affects the gums and other tissues around the teeth, is reduced or eliminated with good oral hygiene. Brushing the teeth is easy to do, because only the upper teeth (not the lower teeth), and only the outside surfaces......
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05
Dec 2017
Pets are often diagnosed with skin diseases or infections that are helped or cured with medicated bathing. Both oral medications and topical therapy (treatments applied to the skin) must be used as directed and often yield better results when used together . Bathing and shampooing your pet is easy to accomplish and can be done at home. Getting Started Equipment/materials needed: Bathtub, ideally with a spray nozzle or hose – attachment shower head. In warm weather, bathing c an be done outdoors in an area with good drainage. Plastic or metal container......
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05
Dec 2017
If your pet has sustained an eye injury, has an eye infection or an internal medical condition that is affecting the eyes, or is recovering from eye surgery, it may be necessary for you to give one or several medications into the eye(s) to help with healin g. At first the idea of one person giving eye medications to a wiggly pet may seem like a daunting task, but it is possible. Practicing the following approach should help you safely deliver the recommended eye medications into your pet’s eyes. Getting Started Depending......
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