I got this question today and thought I’d share my answer. “My dog had surgery yesterday. Does he have to wear the cone?” Dogs love to lick. When injured or after surgery, the natural response for the animal is to lick the wound in an attempt to reduce pain and irritation, remove sutures or remove…
Could My Dog Benefit from Laser Therapy?
Many of our clients ask about Laser therapy. There are many benefits that I’ll share with you. Decades of research, clinical trials, and laboratory testing indicate the following beneficial effects of laser therapy: Anti-Inflammation- Laser Therapy reduces inflammation with vasodilation, activation of the lymphatic drainage system, and reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators. As a result, inflammation,…
Fatty Tumors in Dogs
Lipoma (Fatty Tumor) in Dogs Pet parents common ask questions about fatty tumors in dogs. Fatty Tumors, also known as lipomas, are amongst the most common tumors that occur in dogs. Most fatty tumors are under the skin, in a space referred to as the subcutaneous space. The skin over the mass is generally normal…
How to Minimize Your Cat’s Stress When Coming to the Vet
Cats can be frightened when leaving their home that for indoor cats is truly their comfort zone. Just by the nature of survival, when they don’t understand their surrounds, they are scared. Here are some tips to minimize your cats stress when coming to the clinic. The stressful components to the vet visit for a…
My Dog Had a Tick – Will He Get Lyme Disease?
My dog had a tick – will he get Lyme disease? Source: CDC: The chances a dog might get Lyme disease from a single tick bite depend on the type of tick, where you acquired it, and how long it was attached. Many types of ticks bite people in the U.S., but only blacklegged ticks…
