Vaccinating Against Kennel Cough

Vaccinating Against Kennel Cough  Kennel Cough, or Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease, is actually a complex of organisms that cause clinical signs. One of the most common organisms found to cause disease is Bordetella bronchiseptica which is one of the main...

Traveling With Your Pet

Traveling With Your Pet  Any sort of travel with your pet can be fun but also stressful, not only for you but for your pet. Here are some tips to make preparations and travel time easier for all involved. First of all, it is recommended to have your pet get a full...

What Is Laser Therapy?

What Is Laser Therapy?  You may have heard a little about using laser therapy in both human and animal medicine to help with disorders like sports injuries and arthritis. But there is so much more to it than that. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970’s...

Earthquakes And Your Pets

Earthquakes And Your Pets  Given the large earthquakes we experienced last month, I thought it would be a good idea to send out some reminders of what to do with our pets in case of such an emergency. While myths suggest that dogs and other animals can “predict”...

The Battle of the Bulge Obesity in Our Pets

The Battle of the Bulge Obesity in Our Pets Although it may seem cute if your dog or cat is waddling around like a walking ottoman, canine and feline obesity is actually a very real and very serious problem. Results from the National Pet Obesity Survey done by the...